Studenets (Holodets)
Ukrainian Meat Aspic
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A traditional savory meat jelly, made from slow-cooked pork hocks, chicken, or beef, which naturally releases collagen to form a gelatinous broth. Contains tender pieces of meat, garlic, and sometimes a minimal garnish of carrot.
Key ingredients
Pork hocks/beef shank/chicken, water, garlic, bay leaf, black peppercorns, salt, (optional: minimal carrot slices for garnish).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potato or excessive carrot pieces are included beyond a negligible garnish.
Watch out for
Minimal risk from small carrot garnishes, otherwise inherently keto-friendly.
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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