Zaseka (Brez Kruha)
Lard Spread with Cracklings (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, 'pogača' (focaccia-like bread), or other carb accompaniments. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Slovenian spread made from rendered pork lard and crispy cracklings, often seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper. It is naturally keto but traditionally served with bread.
Key ingredients
Pork lard, pork cracklings, garlic, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, 'pogača' (focaccia-like bread), or other carb accompaniments. It may be served as part of a cold cut platter.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Zaseko prosim brez kruha, pogače ali kakršnihkoli ogljikovohidratnih prilog.
For the Zaseka, please serve without bread, pogača, or any other carb accompaniments.
Watch out for
Always served with bread or other carb vehicles.
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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