Mish Dhie me Patëllxhanë
Goat Meat with Eggplant
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal tomato paste or crushed tomatoes and explicitly no added sugar to the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory stew featuring tender chunks of goat meat, slow-cooked with roasted or pan-fried eggplant. The dish is typically simmered in a light, aromatic sauce with onions, garlic, and minimal tomato.
Key ingredients
Goat meat (stewing cuts), eggplant, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, minimal tomato paste/crushed tomatoes, goat or beef broth, dried oregano, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request minimal tomato paste or crushed tomatoes and explicitly no added sugar to the sauce. Ensure no flour or starch is used as a thickener. Can be made 'keto friendly' by controlling tomato portion.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Te Mish Dhie me Patëllxhanë: me pak domate, pa sheqer të shtuar dhe pa miell apo niseshte si trashës, ju lutem.
Mish Dhie me Patëllxhanë: minimal tomato, no added sugar, and no flour or starch as thickener, please.
Watch out for
Eggplant (moderate carbs), excessive use of tomato paste/crushed tomatoes, hidden sugars, onions (moderate carbs).
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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