Жаркое
Meat & Mushroom Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or carrots. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belarusian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional rustic stew typically featuring chunks of meat (pork or beef), often with mushrooms, onions, and sometimes other vegetables, slow-cooked until very tender.
Key ingredients
Pork or beef, mushrooms (e.g., porcini, champignons), onion, garlic, beef broth, sour cream or heavy cream, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper, herbs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes or carrots. Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Жаркое, очень важно: без картошки и моркови. Убедитесь, что для загущения не используется мука или крахмал.
For Жаркое, critical: no potatoes or carrots. Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, flour/starch thickeners, hidden sugar in sauces.
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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