Keto Ritschert (ohne Gerste, mit Gemüse)
Keto Ritschert Stew (without Barley, with Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: specify absolutely no barley, beans, or potatoes. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Austrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A re-imagined version of the classic Carinthian Ritschert, traditionally a thick barley and bean stew with smoked pork. For keto, the barley and beans are replaced with a variety of low-carb root vegetables (like celeriac) and bell peppers, while retaining the rich smoked pork and savory broth.
Key ingredients
Smoked pork (Selchfleisch), low-carb root vegetables (celeriac, parsnip in moderation), bell peppers, green beans, onions, garlic, vegetable broth, marjoram, caraway, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Specify absolutely no barley, beans, or potatoes. Confirm broth is not thickened with flour. Request extra smoked pork and non-starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Beim Keto Ritschert bitte absolut keine Gerste, Bohnen oder Kartoffeln. Ist die Brühe ohne Mehl gebunden? Gerne extra Räucherspeck und nicht-stärkehaltiges Gemüse.
For the Keto Ritschert, absolutely no barley, beans, or potatoes. Confirm broth not flour-thickened. Extra smoked pork and non-starchy vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Traditional barley/beans/potatoes, flour thickeners in the stew, high-carb root vegetables if not specified (e.g. carrots, parsnips in large amounts).
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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