Solyonye Ogurtsi & Kvashenaya Kapusta
Salted Cucumbers & Sauerkraut
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Traditional Russian lacto-fermented appetizers. Salted cucumbers are crunchy and tangy, while sauerkraut offers a sour, earthy flavor. Excellent for digestion and gut health.
Key ingredients
Cucumbers/cabbage, water, salt, garlic, dill, spices (no vinegar or sugar for traditional fermentation). Often served with a drizzle of sunflower oil and sliced onions.
Optional tweaks
Specify 'solyonye' (salted) or 'kvashenaya' (fermented) to ensure no sugar is used, avoiding 'marinovannye' (vinegar-pickled which often contain sugar). Confirm no sugar in the brine. Request olive oil for dressing if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Соленые огурцы и квашеная капуста: они именно соленые/квашеные, не маринованные? В рассоле нет сахара? Если можно, подайте с оливковым маслом.
Solyonye Ogurtsi & Kvashenaya Kapusta: Confirm salted/fermented, not marinated. No sugar in brine. Olive oil for dressing?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in 'marinated' (vinegar-pickled) versions. Potential for large amounts of onion 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.
