Bulz de Conopidă (Keto)
Keto Cauliflower 'Polenta' with Cheese and Egg
Yes, with a tweak: ensure cauliflower is used instead of cornmeal. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-friendly reinterpretation of the traditional Romanian Bulz, using riced cauliflower instead of cornmeal, mixed with a generous amount of local cheeses (telemea, brânză de burduf) and topped with a fried egg.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, telemea cheese, brânză de burduf (or other strong local cheese), sour cream, butter, eggs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure cauliflower is used instead of cornmeal. Confirm no flour or starch is added to bind the mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Bulz de Conopidă, vă rog. E făcut cu conopidă, nu cu mălai? Fără făină sau amidon, da?
Is the Bulz de Conopidă made with cauliflower instead of cornmeal? Please confirm no flour or starch is added as a binder.
Watch out for
Traditional version is high carb (polenta). Ensure strict substitution with cauliflower and no flour.
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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