Keto Sarma (Brez Riža)
Keto Cabbage Rolls (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice in the meat filling. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory ground meat (pork and/or beef) and smoked meat (like bacon or smoked ribs) wrapped in pickled cabbage leaves, slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce, prepared without rice for a keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
Minced pork/beef, smoked pork (e.g., bacon), pickled cabbage leaves, tomato paste/sauce, onions, garlic, spices (paprika, bay leaf), lard or cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no rice in the meat filling. Confirm the tomato sauce is not sweetened or uses minimal, keto-friendly ingredients.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pri Keto Sarmi prosim, da v nadevu ni riža. Je paradižnikova omaka nesladkana ali keto-prijazna?
For the Keto Sarma, please ensure no rice in the meat filling. Is the tomato sauce unsweetened, or keto-friendly?
Watch out for
Traditionally contains rice in the filling; some sauces may contain hidden sugar.
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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