Студенець (Холодець)
Ukrainian Aspic (Holodets)
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 by slow-cooking various cuts of meat (often pork trotters, beef shanks, or chicken) and bones until a rich, collagen-infused broth forms, which then naturally sets into a gelatinous mass when chilled. Contains tender pieces of meat and often garlic.
Key ingredients
Pork trotters/shanks, beef shanks/bones, chicken pieces, onion (for broth), minimal carrots (for broth), garlic, bay leaf, black peppercorns, salt, water.
Optional tweaks
None needed. Ensure no high-carb additions like potato or bread are included in the aspic or served alongside.
Watch out for
Minimal carbs from vegetables used in the broth, which are often strained out. Some versions might have a tiny amount of added sugar for seasoning, but it's generally negligible.
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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