Tlačenka z Bučnim Oljem in Čebulo (Brez Kruha)
Head Cheese with Pumpkin Seed Oil and Onion (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread is served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful Slovenian head cheese (pork brawn), thinly sliced and drizzled generously with local pumpkin seed oil, often garnished with fresh raw onion. Traditionally served with bread, which is omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Head cheese (pork brawn), pumpkin seed oil, onion
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no bread is served. Confirm the head cheese itself doesn't contain hidden starchy fillers (unlikely for authentic tlačenka).
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Za Tlačenko z Bučnim Oljem in Čebulo: Prosim, brez kruha. Potrdite, da tlačenka nima skritih škrobnih polnil.
For Tlačenka z Bučnim Oljem in Čebulo: Please, no bread. Confirm no hidden starchy fillers in the tlačenka itself.
Watch out for
Some commercial head cheese might contain fillers, but traditional Slovenian tlačenka is primarily meat. Raw onion contains some carbs, but in garnish quantity, it's low.
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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