Kruchenyky (Keto, Gluten-Free)
Ukrainian Stuffed Meat Rolls (Keto, Gluten-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used for coating, binding, or sauce thickening. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
Thin slices of meat (often pork or beef) rolled around a savory, keto-friendly filling such as mushrooms, hard-boiled egg, or cheese with garlic. These rolls are then braised or pan-fried until tender, with no breading for a gluten-free and keto option.
Key ingredients
Pork loin or beef schnitzel cut, mushrooms, hard-boiled egg, cheese, garlic, onion, butter, beef broth, heavy cream, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used for coating, binding, or sauce thickening. Confirm that the stuffing is keto-friendly (e.g., no prunes or rice).
Watch out for
Traditional fillings can include higher-carb ingredients like prunes or rice. Some recipes might use flour for dredging or thickening the accompanying sauce.
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.