Pijana Sarma (Keto Verzija, Bez Pirinča)
Drunken Cabbage Rolls (Keto, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm no rice or other grains in the filling. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich variation of traditional Serbian cabbage rolls, made with fermented sauerkraut leaves, filled with a mixture of minced meat (pork and/or beef) and generous smoked pork (bacon, ribs), slow-cooked in red wine and spices, completely without rice.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut leaves, minced pork/beef, smoked pork (bacon, ribs), onion, garlic, paprika, red wine, lard/oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm no rice or other grains in the filling. Request no flour for thickening the cooking liquid.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Pijanu Sarmu, molim vas potvrdite da nema pirinča ili žitarica u punjenju, i da se ne koristi brašno za zgušnjavanje.
For the Pijana Sarma, please confirm no rice or grains in the filling, and no flour for thickening the liquid.
Watch out for
Rice in the filling is standard. Flour thickeners are sometimes used in the sauce. Potential for some added sugars in industrial sauerkraut, though less common for traditional sour cabbage.
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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