Kholodets
Meat Aspic / Savory Meat Jelly
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
A traditional cold appetizer made from slow-cooked meat (pork, beef, or chicken) and bones, creating a rich gelatinous broth that naturally sets. Often infused with garlic.
Key ingredients
Pork hocks/knuckles, beef/chicken meat, water, onion, garlic, bay leaf, black peppercorns, salt. Minimal carrot for garnish.
Optional tweaks
Ask for no bread or potatoes. Ensure carrot garnish is minimal.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Холодец, пожалуйста, без хлеба и картошки. И морковки для украшения поменьше.
For the Kholodets, please no bread or potatoes. And could the carrot garnish be minimal?
Watch out for
Often served with bread or high-carb sides (e.g., potatoes), excessive carrot garnish.
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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