Cașcaval Prăjit (Fără Pesmet)
Fried Cheese (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breadcrumbs (fără pesmet). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A generous slice of Romanian Cașcaval cheese (a semi-hard, savory cheese) fried until golden and melted, served without traditional breading. A rich, satisfying dish often enjoyed as a starter or main.
Key ingredients
Cașcaval cheese, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower, vegetable), egg.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breadcrumbs (fără pesmet). Confirm the cheese is simply dipped in egg wash (if desired for crispiness) and fried, or just fried plain.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Cașcaval Prăjit, vă rog fără pesmet. Doar prăjit simplu sau cu ou, dacă se poate.
Cașcaval Prăjit, please without breadcrumbs (fără pesmet). Just fried plain, or with egg wash if possible.
Watch out for
Traditional breading (pesmet), often served with high-carb garnishes like fries or bread. Potential for hidden flour in seasoning.
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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