Lebăr cu Ceapă Roșie și Murături
Romanian Liver Sausage with Red Onion and Pickles
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the Lebăr contains no carb-heavy fillers like flour or breadcrumbs. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slices of traditional Romanian Lebăr (a type of liver sausage, similar to a coarse paté), typically made from pork liver, pork fat, and spices. Served cold with thinly sliced fresh red onion and a selection of tangy, brined pickles.
Key ingredients
Pork liver, pork meat, pork fat, onion, salt, black pepper, allspice, fresh red onion, assorted pickles (e.g., pickled cucumbers, bell peppers, green tomatoes).
How to make it keto
Confirm that the Lebăr contains no carb-heavy fillers like flour or breadcrumbs. Served without any bread, polenta, or other starchy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Lebăr, vă rog să confirmați că nu conține făină sau pesmet. Serviți-l fără pâine, mămăligă sau alte garnituri cu amidon.
Lebăr: confirm no flour or breadcrumbs in the Lebăr. Please serve without bread, polenta, or other starchy sides.
Watch out for
Hidden fillers (flour, rice) in commercially processed Lebăr; added sugar in certain pickle brines.
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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