Mish Vici me Bamje
Beef with Okra
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal tomato paste or crushed tomatoes and explicitly no added sugar to the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Albanian stew featuring tender chunks of beef and fresh okra pods, slow-cooked in a savory, light tomato-based sauce with onions and garlic, typically rich with olive oil.
Key ingredients
Beef (stewing cuts), fresh okra, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, minimal tomato paste/crushed tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
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 Vici me Bamje: me pak domate, pa sheqer të shtuar dhe pa miell apo niseshte si trashës, ju lutem.
Mish Vici me Bamje: minimal tomato, no added sugar, and no flour or starch as thickener, please.
Watch out for
Excessive use of tomato paste or crushed tomatoes, hidden sugars, okra (moderate carbs), onions (moderate carbs). Restaurants may use more tomato than ideal for strict keto.
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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