Sir v Bučnem Olju
Cheese in Pumpkin Seed Oil (Keto Appetizer)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
A traditional appetizer featuring slices of firm, often semi-hard cheese (distinct from cottage cheese) steeped in rich, nutty Slovenian pumpkin seed oil, sometimes garnished with herbs. A naturally keto-friendly dish.
Key ingredients
Firm cheese (e.g., Gauda, Edame, or local semi-hard cheese), cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil, sometimes fresh chives or parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread, crackers, or other carby accompaniments are served with the cheese. Confirm the cheese itself is plain and not sweetened or breaded.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Prosim, brez kruha, krekerjev ali drugih ogljikohidratnih prilog. Potrdite, da je sir navaden, nesladkan in nepaniran.
Please, no bread, crackers, or carby accompaniments. Confirm the cheese is plain, not sweetened or breaded.
Watch out for
Often served with bread or crackers; potential for very small amounts of onion or other carby additions.
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.
More on the Slovenian menuAll 320 Slovenian dishes ›
