Piftie de Porc/Pui
Pork/Chicken Aspic
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Romanian appetizer, this savory aspic features slow-cooked pork (trotters, hock) or chicken, garlic, and sometimes minimal vegetables, set in its own natural gelatinous broth.
Key ingredients
Pork trotters/hock or chicken, garlic, carrots (minimal, for flavor/decoration), peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, water.
Optional tweaks
None needed. Ensure vegetable pieces are minimal and not high-carb (e.g., large carrot chunks).
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog să vă asigurați că legumele sunt minime și cu conținut scăzut de carbohidrați, de exemplu, bucăți mici de morcov.
Please ensure vegetables are minimal and low-carb, like small pieces of carrot, not large chunks.
Watch out for
Excess carrots or other root vegetables used for garnish, often served with bread.
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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