Škvarky so cibuľou (bez chleba)
Pork Cracklings with Onion (without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread (chlieb), which is a very common accompaniment for this dish. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
Crispy fried pieces of pork belly fat (cracklings), rendered until golden and intensely flavorful, often served as a traditional Slovak snack or appetizer. Typically accompanied by fresh, thinly sliced raw onion. This dish is naturally very low-carb when served without bread.
Key ingredients
Pork belly fat (škvarky), onions, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread (chlieb), which is a very common accompaniment for this dish.
Watch out for
Almost invariably served with bread, can be occasionally paired with potatoes or other carby sides in certain contexts, which must be avoided.
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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