Polnjen Prašičji Želodec s Kislim Zeljem
Stuffed Pork Stomach with Sauerkraut
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A very traditional, rustic Slovenian dish, often prepared for special occasions or pig slaughter. The pig's stomach is stuffed with a rich mixture of minced pork, cracklings, various offal, and spices, then slowly cooked. Served with sauerkraut.
Key ingredients
Pork stomach, minced pork, pork cracklings (ocvirki), liver, heart, onion, garlic, marjoram, salt, pepper, sauerkraut.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto if the stuffing does not contain breadcrumbs or rice, which is usually the case for authentic preparations. Ensure no starchy side dishes are provided.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Polnjen prašičji želodec bi prosil brez škrobnih prilog.
Could I have the "Polnjen Prašičji Želodec" without any starchy side dishes?
Watch out for
Rarely, some recipes might include a small amount of rice or breadcrumbs in the stuffing. Always confirm. Starchy side dishes often served traditionally.
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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