Shashlyk (Grilled Skewered Pork)
Grilled Pork Skewers with Keto Cabbage Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in marinade. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
Marinated chunks of pork, grilled to perfection on skewers. Ensure no sugar in the marinade and request a side of plain cabbage salad (sauerkraut or fresh cabbage with oil/vinegar) instead of traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/loin, onion, vinegar, salt, pepper, bay leaf, cooking oil. Accompanied by fresh cabbage, dill, oil, vinegar for salad.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in marinade. Omit bread, potatoes, or rice. Ask for a side of plain cabbage salad (sauerkraut or fresh cabbage with oil/vinegar) instead of traditional carb sides.
Watch out for
Sugar in marinade, hidden sugar in any accompanying sauce, traditional carb sides (bread, potatoes).
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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