Brânză de Burduf la Ceaun (cu Carne Afumată)
Burduf Cheese Cooked in a Cauldron (with Smoked Pork)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A very rustic and traditional dish featuring Brânză de Burduf (a pungent, salty sheep's cheese) melted and cooked in a cauldron, often with pieces of smoked pork fat or bacon. This creates a wonderfully rich, savory, and naturally keto meal.
Key ingredients
Brânză de burduf, smoked pork belly or fat, optional onions or garlic (minimal), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no mămăligă is served. Ensure no starchy ingredients are added to the cooking process.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Brânză de Burduf la Ceaun, vă rog, fără mămăligă. Fără ingrediente cu amidon la gătit, da?
Is the Brânză de Burduf la Ceaun served without mămăligă? Please confirm no starchy ingredients are used in cooking.
Watch out for
Served with mămăligă or bread.
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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