Praženo Zelje z Ocvirki
Sautéed Fresh Cabbage with Pork Cracklings
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added for caramelizing the cabbage or onions. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Shredded fresh cabbage quickly sautéed until tender, often with onions, and generously seasoned with crispy pork cracklings (ocvirki).
Key ingredients
Cabbage, pork cracklings (ocvirki), onions, lard, salt
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added for caramelizing the cabbage or onions. Ensure no flour is used for thickening, though this is less common for sautéed fresh cabbage.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pri Praženem Zelju z Ocvirki prosim potrdite, da ni dodanega sladkorja za karamelizacijo in da ni moke za gostitev.
For the Praženo Zelje z Ocvirki, please confirm no sugar is added for caramelizing, and no flour is used for thickening.
Watch out for
Onions can add carbohydrates, especially if used in large quantities. Some chefs might add a pinch of sugar to enhance flavor or caramelization.
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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