Драники (Кето, из кабачков или цветной капусты)
Keto Zucchini or Cauliflower Fritters
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potato or wheat flour. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the popular potato pancakes (draniki), made with grated zucchini or cauliflower instead of potato. Pan-fried until crispy, offering a savory and satisfying low-carb alternative.
Key ingredients
Grated zucchini or cauliflower, egg, a small amount of almond or coconut flour (for binding), onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for frying), sour cream (for serving).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no potato or wheat flour. Confirm binding agents are low-carb. Request generous pan-frying in keto-friendly oil. Serve with full-fat sour cream.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Подскажите, Драники точно без картошки и пшеничной муки, на низкоуглеводных связующих? Обжарьте хорошо на кето-масле. Подайте с жирной сметаной.
Please confirm the Драники are made without potato or wheat flour, using low-carb binders. Fry generously in keto oil. Serve with full-fat sour cream.
Watch out for
Traditional draniki are potato-based. Even keto versions can use a small amount of higher-carb flours for binding if not specified. Hidden sugars in sour cream (rare in Russia).
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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