Pârjoale (Keto Fried Meatballs)
Romanian Fried Meatballs (Without Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: request no breadcrumbs or flour in the meatball mixture. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
Large, flattened, flavorful fried meatballs made from a mixture of ground pork and beef, seasoned with herbs and garlic, traditionally served with mashed potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Ground pork, ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, fresh dill, salt, pepper, oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no breadcrumbs or flour in the meatball mixture. Omit any high-carb sides like mashed potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Pârjoale, vă rog fără pesmet sau făină în compoziție. Fără garnituri ca piure de cartofi sau orez.
For Pârjoale, please no breadcrumbs or flour in the mixture. No mashed potatoes or rice as sides.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/flour in the mixture, high-carb side dishes.
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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