Plnená kapusta (Bez Ryže)
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no rice in the meat filling. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned ground meat, often simmered in a tangy tomato or sauerkraut-based sauce. Modified by omitting rice from the filling to be keto-compliant.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground pork/beef, onion, garlic, paprika, egg (binder), salt, pepper, tomato sauce/sauerkraut juice, beef broth, smoked bacon (optional).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no rice in the meat filling. Confirm that the sauce is not heavily sweetened or thickened with flour or cornstarch.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Plnenú kapustu si prosím bez ryže v plnke. Je omáčka výrazne sladká alebo zahustená múkou či škrobom?
For Plnená kapusta, please ensure no rice in the filling. Is the sauce heavily sweetened or thickened with flour or cornstarch?
Watch out for
Rice in the filling (primary risk), sweetened tomato or sauerkraut sauce, flour/starch thickeners in the sauce.
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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