Kavërmë me Mish (Pa Patate/Oriz)
Meat Kavërmë (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or rice. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Albanian stew, slow-cooked in a clay pot, featuring tender chunks of meat (often beef, lamb, or veal) simmered with onions, peppers, and savory spices. This keto version ensures no potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners are used, keeping the focus on the rich meat and vegetable flavors.
Key ingredients
Beef/Lamb/Veal chunks, olive oil, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, red wine (optional), broth, bay leaf, paprika, salt, pepper. Sometimes topped with a fried egg.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or rice. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the stew. Ask for minimal bell peppers and onions.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Kavërmën me Mish, pa patate ose oriz. Konfirmojeni pa miell. Më pak speca dhe qepë, ju lutem.
For the Kavërmë me Mish, please no potatoes or rice. Confirm no flour thickener. Minimal bell peppers and onions, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes/rice hidden in the stew, flour thickeners, high quantity of onions and bell peppers, potential added sugar in some sauces.
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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