Sarmale (Keto Cabbage Rolls)
Sour Cabbage Rolls with Pork & Beef (Cauliflower Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request the filling to be made with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tangy pickled cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of ground pork and beef, slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce, with cauliflower rice replacing traditional rice.
Key ingredients
Pickled cabbage leaves, ground pork, ground beef, cauliflower rice, onion, tomato paste, paprika, dill, salt, pepper, bay leaf, lard/oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the filling to be made with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Sarmale, vă rog, umplutura să fie cu orez de conopidă, nu orez normal. Confirmați că sosul de roșii nu are zahăr adăugat.
For Sarmale, I need the filling with cauliflower rice, not regular rice. Please confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional rice filling, added sugar in tomato sauce.
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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