Brânză cu Smântână și Mărar
Cheese with Sour Cream and Dill
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refreshing and simple appetizer or side dish featuring local Romanian fresh cheese (such as 'brânză de vaci' or 'telemea proaspătă') mixed with rich sour cream and fresh dill.
Key ingredients
Fresh cow's cheese (brânză de vaci), sour cream (smântână), fresh dill, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar to the sour cream (unlikely in Romania but worth checking). Request extra fat if desired. Served without bread.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Brânză cu Smântână și Mărar, vă rog, fără zahăr în smântână și fără pâine. Aș dori și grăsime în plus.
For the Brânză cu Smântână, please ensure no sugar is added to the sour cream. Served without bread. Can I have extra fat?
Watch out for
None usually, main risk is if served with bread. Confirm no added sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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