Lakër e Bardhë me Mish (Pa Oriz)
Keto Stewed Cabbage with Meat
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice is added. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful stew featuring tender chunks of meat (beef or lamb) slow-cooked with white cabbage, onions, and various spices. This keto version explicitly excludes rice, which is often found in similar cabbage dishes, focusing instead on the rich flavors of the meat and cabbage.
Key ingredients
Beef/Lamb chunks, white cabbage, olive oil, onions, garlic, broth, tomato paste (minimal), paprika, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no rice is added. Request minimal tomato paste and onions. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Lakër e Bardhë me Mish, pa oriz. Sa më pak salcë domatesh dhe qepë. Konfirmoni pa miell si trashës.
For the Lakër e Bardhë me Mish, please no rice. Minimal tomato paste and onions. Confirm no flour thickener.
Watch out for
Inclusion of rice, excessive onions or tomato paste, flour as a thickener, hidden sugars.
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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