Zalivne M'yaso (Meat Aspic, Keto Garnish)
Meat Aspic / Jelly Meat with Keto Garnish
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no carby vegetables like peas or excessive carrots are used for garnish. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
Zalivne M'yaso is a savory Ukrainian dish where cooked meat (often pork, beef, or chicken) is suspended in a clear, flavorful gelatin made from rich meat broth. This keto version focuses on the pure meat and broth, with only keto-friendly garnishes.
Key ingredients
Cooked pork/beef/chicken, rich meat broth (from bones), gelatin (if needed for firmness, though traditional broth sets naturally), garlic, salt, pepper, fresh dill, hard-boiled egg slices (for garnish).
How to make it keto
Ensure no carby vegetables like peas or excessive carrots are used for garnish. Request only hard-boiled egg slices or fresh dill/parsley. Confirm no sugar is added to the broth for flavor enhancement. Avoid any bread or starchy accompaniments.
Watch out for
Carb-heavy garnishes (peas, large quantities of carrots), often served with bread, potential hidden sugars in commercial broths (less common for 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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