Cervish (Pa Makaronat)
Braised Lamb Neck (Keto, No Pasta)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the dish be prepared without pasta or rice. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and comforting dish featuring lamb neck, slow-braised until fork-tender in a rich, savory broth, typically with onions and minimal carrots. Traditionally served with pasta or rice, for a keto version, these carb-heavy elements are completely omitted, focusing on the tender meat and its flavorful sauce.
Key ingredients
Lamb neck, olive oil, onions, garlic, minimal tomato paste, bay leaf, black pepper, salt, water/broth, very minimal carrots (for flavor, not bulk).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the dish be prepared without pasta or rice. Confirm that any sauce thickeners used are not flour-based (traditional stews often rely on reduction). Limit carrots if present.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Ju lutem, Cervish (Pa Makaronat) pa makarona apo oriz. Konfirmoni pa trashës me miell dhe me pak karota.
Please prepare Cervish (Pa Makaronat) without pasta or rice. Confirm no flour-based thickeners and limit carrots.
Watch out for
Pasta or rice added to the stew, flour-based thickeners in the sauce, higher amounts of carrots or other root vegetables.
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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