Jintuială cu Jumări (Keto)
Fresh Whey Cheese with Pork Cracklings (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A very traditional Transylvanian dish, featuring 'Jintuială' - a rustic, slightly sour, fresh whey-based cheese or creamy product, traditionally served with crispy pork cracklings ('jumări'). A naturally high-fat, high-protein appetizer or light meal.
Key ingredients
Jintuială (fresh whey cheese/cream), pork belly/fat for cracklings, salt. Often served with raw red onion (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure the Jintuială is authentic and unadulterated. Request generous portion of jumări.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog să vă asigurați că Jintuială este autentică. Aș dori o porție generoasă de jumări.
Please ensure the Jintuială is authentic. Could I have a generous portion of jumări?
Watch out for
Rarely, but sometimes served with bread or polenta; ensure these are omitted. Check for hidden sugars if any commercial jintuială is used (unlikely for authentic).
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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