Zalivna M'yaso (Keto Meat Aspic)
Cold Meat Aspic with Hard-Boiled Egg
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A traditional cold appetizer consisting of tender, slow-cooked meat (beef, pork, or chicken) suspended in a clear, savory gelatinous broth, often garnished with slices of hard-boiled egg and minimal low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., shank), pork (e.g., trotters for natural gelatin), chicken (optional), onion, bay leaf, black peppercorns, hard-boiled egg, salt, minimal bell pepper/carrot for garnish, fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure only very minimal high-carb vegetables (like a few decorative slices of carrot) are used for garnish, and no peas or potatoes are included.
Watch out for
Overuse of high-carb vegetables such as peas, potatoes, or large quantities of carrots as garnish within the aspic.
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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