Холодець
Ukrainian Aspic / Jellied Meat
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 rich meat broth (usually pork hocks, beef shanks, or chicken) simmered for a long time to extract collagen. Cooled until it sets, encasing pieces of meat and sometimes garlic.
Key ingredients
Pork hocks/beef shanks/chicken, water, onion, bay leaf, black peppercorns, salt, garlic. (Small amount of carrot sometimes used for garnish, but easily avoided).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are included as fillers. Confirm no added sugar. Request without any bread.
Watch out for
Small amount of carrot for garnish, often served with bread.
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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