Dušena kisla repa z ocvirki (Brez krompirja in moke)
Braised Sour Turnips with Cracklings (No Potatoes/Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added to the dish and no flour is used for thickening; confirm minimal onion use. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Slovenian side dish featuring sour (fermented) turnips, slowly braised until tender, often with savory cracklings (ocvirki) for added fat and flavor. A hearty and tangy accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Sour turnips, pork cracklings (ocvirki), onions (small amount), garlic, lard or olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes are added to the dish and no flour is used for thickening; confirm minimal onion use. Sour turnips have moderate carbs, so monitor portion size.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Prosim, da ni krompirja ali moke. Lahko uporabite minimalno čebule?
Please ensure no potatoes or flour are added. Can you use minimal onion?
Watch out for
Potatoes (a very common addition); flour for thickening the stew; excessive onions. Turnips themselves contribute to net carbs.
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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