Varză Murată cu Ceapă și Ulei
Sauerkraut Salad with Onion and Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A simple, refreshing traditional Romanian side salad made from finely shredded fermented cabbage (sauerkraut), mixed with thinly sliced red onion and dressed with a generous amount of sunflower or olive oil. Tangy and crunchy, a perfect accompaniment to rich meats.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, red onion, sunflower oil or olive oil, black pepper (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or other non-keto ingredients, which is rare for this simple dish. Request no bread accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog să vă asigurați că nu conține zahăr adăugat sau alte ingrediente non-keto. Fără pâine alături, vă rog.
Please ensure no added sugar or non-keto ingredients. And no bread accompaniment, please.
Watch out for
Large quantities of red onion can add up carbs. 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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