Krovyanka (Keto Blood Sausage)
Ukrainian Blood Sausage (without carb fillers)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm with the restaurant that the Krovyanka is prepared without buckwheat, rice, or any other grain/starch fillers. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Ukrainian blood sausage (krovyanka), typically made with pork blood, meat, and fat. Traditional recipes often incorporate buckwheat or rice as fillers. The keto version explicitly specifies no carb fillers.
Key ingredients
Pork blood, pork fat, pork meat, onions, salt, pepper, spices. (No buckwheat/rice or other grains).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm with the restaurant that the Krovyanka is prepared without buckwheat, rice, or any other grain/starch fillers. Request it pan-fried in butter or lard.
Watch out for
Buckwheat, rice, or other grain fillers, which are very common in commercial and some homemade versions; sugary sauces if served with any.
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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