Oštiepok / Parenica
Smoked Slovak Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
Traditional Slovak smoked sheep cheese, often served grilled or fried without breading. Naturally low in carbs and high in fat.
Key ingredients
Oštiepok or Parenica cheese (smoked sheep milk cheese).
Optional tweaks
If grilled or fried, ensure no breading is used. Request no bread or jams/sweet accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Bez trojobalu, pečiva a sladkých príloh, prosím.
No breading, bread, or sweet accompaniments, please.
Watch out for
Breading if fried, accompanying bread or sugary jams.
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.