Мачанка
Pork Stew with Mushrooms and Cream (without Pancakes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical: Specify no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew, and no pancakes (bliny or draniki) are served with it. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belarusian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A very rich and thick stew, traditionally featuring various cuts of pork (smoked pork, bacon, sausages) simmered with onions, mushrooms, and often cream or sour cream. It’s known for its incredibly savory and fatty flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Pork (various cuts: ribs, bacon, sausage), mushrooms, onion, garlic, sour cream/heavy cream, broth, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical: Specify no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew, and no pancakes (bliny or draniki) are served with it.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Мачанка, категорически важно: без муки или крахмала для загущения. И никаких блинов или драников к ней не подавать.
Мачанка, absolutely critical: no flour or starch to thicken the stew. No pancakes (bliny or draniki) served with it, please.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners, traditionally served with high-carb pancakes (draniki/bliny), hidden sugar in processed meats (sausage/bacon).
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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