Бігос
Hunter's Stew (Keto Bigos)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no dried plums or other fruits are added. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belarusian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and complex stew made with a base of sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, combined with various meats such as pork, beef, and sausage. Slow-simmered with onions and spices, this keto version omits traditional high-carb additions like dried plums or flour thickeners.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, various meats (pork, beef, sausage), onion, mushrooms, lard/oil, spices (caraway, bay leaf, pepper).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no dried plums or other fruits are added. Request no flour or other starch thickeners. Confirm sausages are low-carb and sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Бигос, пожалуйста, без чернослива и фруктов. Без муки или крахмала. Подтвердите, что колбаски без сахара.
For Бігос, please omit dried plums or fruit. No flour or starch thickeners. Confirm sausages are low-carb and sugar-free.
Watch out for
Dried plums/fruit, flour thickeners, high-carb sausages, hidden sugars in sauces or cabbage preparations.
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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