Sarma (Punjeni Kupus bez Pirinča)
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'bez pirinča' (without rice) in the filling. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory minced pork and beef mixture, often with smoked meats, wrapped in fermented cabbage leaves and slow-cooked to perfection. Modified for keto by omitting the traditional rice from the filling, creating a rich and flavorful low-carb meal.
Key ingredients
Fermented cabbage leaves, minced pork, minced beef, smoked bacon/ribs (optional), onions, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, lard/oil, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'bez pirinča' (without rice) in the filling. Confirm no flour or starchy thickeners are used in the cooking liquid.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Sarma, molim vas da unutra nema pirinča. I proverite da li tečnost sadrži brašno ili skrob.
Sarma, please ensure no rice in the filling. Confirm no flour or starchy thickeners in the cooking liquid.
Watch out for
Rice in the filling is the primary risk. Some recipes might use a tiny amount of flour for thickening the sauce. Onions contribute some carbs.
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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