Grilovaná Parenica alebo Oštiepok (Bez Brusnicovej Omáčky)
Grilled Smoked Slovak Cheese (No Cranberry Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely 'bez brusnicovej omáčky' (without cranberry sauce) or any other sweet fruit sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
Traditional Slovak smoked sheep's milk cheese (Parenica, a coiled cheese, or Oštiepok, a decorative block) grilled until warm and slightly softened, developing a pleasant smoky aroma and savory flavor. Typically served with a sweet cranberry sauce which must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Parenica or Oštiepok cheese, grilling oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely 'bez brusnicovej omáčky' (without cranberry sauce) or any other sweet fruit sauce. Confirm no breading is applied to the cheese (uncommon for these specific cheeses, but always worth checking).
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Grilovaná Parenica alebo Oštiepok, prosím, bez brusnicovej ani inej sladkej ovocnej omáčky. Je syr obalený? Ak áno, poprosím ho neobalený.
Grilovaná Parenica alebo Oštiepok, please, no cranberry or other sweet fruit sauce. Is it breaded? If so, I need it without breading.
Watch out for
Cranberry sauce or other sugary fruit sauces, accompanying bread or crackers (must be omitted).
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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