Panvici Smažený Bravčový Rezeň (Bez Strúhanky)
Pan-Fried Pork Cutlet (Unbreaded) with Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: request the pork cutlet to be pan-fried without any breading. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
A thinly pounded pork cutlet, traditionally breaded and fried (schnitzel style). For a keto version, it must be prepared unbreaded, simply pan-fried, and served without any high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Pork loin/schnitzel cut, egg wash (optional, for adherence to seasoning), salt, pepper, cooking oil/lard, lemon wedge.
How to make it keto
Request the pork cutlet to be pan-fried without any breading. Omit all standard high-carb sides (fries, potatoes, rice).
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Bravčový rezeň, prosím, 'nepanírovaný'. Žiadne zemiaky ani škrobové prílohy. Poprosím jednoduchý šalát (s olejom/octom, bez krutónov) alebo varenú zelenú zeleninu.
Bravčový rezeň: 'Nepanírovaný' (unbreaded), please. No potato or starchy sides. Serve with a simple side salad (oil/vinegar, no croutons) or steamed green vegetables.
Watch out for
Breaded coating (major carb), high-carb side dishes (potatoes, fries, rice), potential hidden sugar in sauces (if any are offered).
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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