Plnená Kyslá Kapusta (Stuffed Sauerkraut Leaves without rice)
Stuffed Sauerkraut Leaves (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the meat filling to be prepared *without rice*. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender fermented cabbage leaves (sauerkraut) generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground pork and beef, seasoned with paprika and onions, then slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce. Modified to omit rice from the filling.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut leaves, ground pork, ground beef, onions, paprika, tomato paste/puree, lard, salt, pepper. Keto version uses no rice in the filling.
How to make it keto
Crucially, explicitly request the meat filling to be prepared *without rice*. Ensure the tomato sauce is not sweetened. Often served with a dollop of sour cream, which is keto-friendly.
Watch out for
Rice in the traditional filling, added sugar in the tomato 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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