Котлети (Keto-style)
Pan-Fried Pork and Beef Patties (Keto-style Kotlety)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breadcrumbs, potato, or flour as binders in the patty mixture; use egg and/or a touch of heavy cream or sour cream instead. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
Flavorful pan-fried patties made from a blend of ground pork and beef, seasoned with fresh onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Prepared without traditional breadcrumb fillers for a keto-friendly option.
Key ingredients
Ground pork, ground beef, onion, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh dill or parsley, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower oil, butter) for frying.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request no breadcrumbs, potato, or flour as binders in the patty mixture; use egg and/or a touch of heavy cream or sour cream instead. Ensure no carb-heavy sides like mashed potatoes or buckwheat kasha; ask for a side of sautéed mushrooms, braised cabbage, or a simple green salad.
Watch out for
Traditional kotlety are made with bread soaked in milk or breadcrumbs as a binder, significantly increasing carb count. Often served with carb-heavy sides. Hidden sugars in some commercial seasonings.
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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