Mațe Fripte
Fried Intestines (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Romanian delicacy, pork intestines thoroughly cleaned, boiled until tender, and then fried until crispy. A very savory and rich offal dish.
Key ingredients
Pork intestines, garlic, salt, pepper, cooking oil or lard.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto; ensure no breading or flour is used during frying. Request no carb-heavy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Mațe Fripte, vă rog să confirmați că nu e pesmet sau făină la prăjire. Fără garnituri cu carbohidrați, vă rog.
For the Mațe Fripte, please confirm no breading or flour is used for frying. No carb-heavy side dishes, please.
Watch out for
Often served with polenta or bread, so specify no sides. Ensure no flour in coating.
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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