Ghiudem
Smoked Beef and Goat Sausage
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional dry, air-dried and smoked sausage, typically made from a rich blend of beef and goat meat, seasoned intensely with garlic, paprika, and other spices. High in fat and protein, often served sliced as a robust appetizer.
Key ingredients
Beef, goat meat, beef fat, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, spices.
Optional tweaks
Ensure it's served plain, without bread, mămăligă, or other high-carb accompaniments. Confirm no hidden sugars in the curing process (unlikely for traditional ghiudem).
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Ghiudem, vă rog să fie servit simplu, fără pâine sau mămăligă. Confirmați că nu are zaharuri ascunse.
Ghiudem, please serve it plain, without bread or mămăligă. Confirm no hidden sugars, please.
Watch out for
Served with bread or high-carb sides. Hidden sugars in some commercial versions or glazes (though rare for this specific type of sausage).
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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