Bryndza s Oškvarkami a Cibuľou (bez halušiek)
Slovak Sheep Cheese with Bacon & Onion (without dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'bez halušiek' (without potato dumplings). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Creamy, pungent Slovak sheep cheese (bryndza) mixed with crispy fried bacon (oškvarky) and caramelized onion, traditionally served over potato dumplings. For keto, the dumplings are explicitly omitted, allowing the rich cheese and bacon to be the star.
Key ingredients
Bryndza (sheep cheese), smoked bacon (oškvarky), onion, butter/oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'bez halušiek' (without potato dumplings). May ask for extra fried cabbage or a small side salad if available.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Bryndza s Oškvarkami a Cibuľou bez halušiek, prosím. Mohol by som dostať viac dusenej kapusty alebo malý šalát?
Bryndza s Oškvarkami a Cibuľou, without halušky, please. Can I have extra fried cabbage or a side salad?
Watch out for
Onion (caramelized can add sugars), some bryndza might have stabilizers with minor 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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