Bryndzová Praženica so Slaninkou (Bez Halušiek)
Slovak Sheep Cheese Scramble with Bacon (No Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato dumplings ('halušky'). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
An adaptation of the iconic Slovak sheep cheese (bryndza), this dish features creamy bryndza scrambled with eggs and crispy bacon. It captures the unique flavor of bryndza without the traditional potato dumplings.
Key ingredients
Bryndza cheese, eggs, crispy bacon, onion/chives, butter/lard.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potato dumplings ('halušky'). Confirm it's a scramble/skillet of cheese and bacon, rather than a sauce for carbs. Ask for extra bacon for more fat and protein.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Bryndzová Praženica so Slaninkou bez halušiek. Je to praženica so syrom a slaninkou? Poprosím extra slaninu.
Bryndzová Praženica so Slaninkou, please, with no halušky. Is it a skillet of cheese and bacon? Extra bacon, please.
Watch out for
The traditional serving of bryndza is with potato dumplings (halušky), which must be avoided. Small amounts of carbs from onion.
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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