Cremă de Usturoi
Garlic Cream Dip
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A rich, creamy dip made from fresh garlic, sunflower oil, and often egg yolk, similar to a Romanian aioli. It's naturally high in fat and low in carbs, typically served as an accompaniment to various meat dishes.
Key ingredients
Garlic, sunflower oil, egg yolk, salt, lemon juice.
Optional tweaks
None needed, ensure no added sugar, which is uncommon for traditional preparations but a general restaurant risk.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Cremă de Usturoi, vă rog să-mi confirmați că nu are zahăr adăugat.
Cremă de Usturoi, please confirm no added sugar.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar, thickeners (flour/starch) in some commercial or simplified restaurant versions. Often served with high-carb 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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