Bryndza s Oškvarkami (bez halušiek)
Sheep Cheese Spread with Pork Cracklings (No Potato Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly state 'bez halušiek' (without potato dumplings). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
A deconstructed take on Slovakia's national dish, Bryndzové Halušky, focusing on the creamy, pungent sheep cheese (bryndza) blended with a touch of butter, and topped with crispy pork cracklings and rendered bacon. This version omits the potato dumplings entirely.
Key ingredients
Bryndza (sheep cheese), butter, rendered pork fat/cracklings (oškvarky), smoked bacon, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly state 'bez halušiek' (without potato dumplings). This dish is essentially the topping of Bryndzové Halušky. Request extra cracklings and bacon. Can be eaten as is, or with a side of sauerkraut or low-carb raw vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, cucumber slices).
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Bryndza s Oškvarkami. Extra oškvarky a slaninu, prosím. Príloha: kyslá kapusta alebo keto zelenina.
Bryndza s Oškvarkami. Extra oškvarky a slanina, prosím. Príloha: kyslá kapusta alebo keto zelenina.
Watch out for
The traditional potato dumplings are the main carb source. Some cheaper bryndza might have starch fillers (rare for true bryndza).
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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