Svinjska Žolca (Keto)
Pork Head Cheese / Aspic (Keto, No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no bread or potato salad as accompaniment. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
A traditional cold delicacy made from various parts of pork (often head, trotters, rind) cooked until tender, seasoned with spices, and set in its natural gelatinous broth. Served chilled.
Key ingredients
Pork head, trotters, pork rind, vinegar, garlic, spices
How to make it keto
Strictly request no bread or potato salad as accompaniment. Ensure no fillers (like breadcrumbs) are used in the preparation (though traditionally it should not have any).
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Svinjsko Žolco prosim postrezite brez kruha ali krompirjeve solate. Pomembno je, da ni dodanih gostil, kot so drobtine.
For the Svinjska Žolca, please serve with no bread or potato salad. Ensure no fillers like breadcrumbs are used in the preparation.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with bread, sometimes potato salad. Some commercial versions might use fillers or flavor enhancers with hidden carbs. Carrots and onions are used in boiling, but typically in small amounts.
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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