Студенець (Кето-версія)
Jellied Meat Assortment (Low Carb, No Carrots/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no carrots or potatoes for garnish. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Ukrainian savory aspic, made from a rich meat broth (often pork hock or beef shank) simmered until collagen renders, then cooled to a firm jelly with tender pieces of cooked meat. Modified to be low-carb by omitting high-carb vegetables commonly used for garnish.
Key ingredients
Pork hock (or beef shank), water, onion, garlic, bay leaf, black pepper, gelatin (if naturally insufficient).
How to make it keto
Request absolutely no carrots or potatoes for garnish. Confirm no sugar is added to the broth. Generally, this dish is naturally low carb.
Watch out for
Carrots or potatoes used as garnish, hidden sugars in seasoning or broth.
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.