Холодець
Kholodets (Jellied Meat Terrine)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A savory meat aspic, made from slowly boiled meat (pork trotters, beef, chicken) that naturally releases gelatin, creating a clear, flavorful jelly around tender pieces of meat, often with garlic and spices.
Key ingredients
Pork trotters/knuckles, beef/chicken, water, onion, bay leaf, black pepper, garlic, salt, (optional: minimal carrot, hard-boiled egg for garnish).
Optional tweaks
Request minimal or no carrots/hard-boiled eggs used as garnish. Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are included.
Watch out for
Potential for too many carrots used as garnish. Served with bread (omit).
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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