Верещака
Vereshchaka (Keto Pork and Sausage Stew)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or bread thickeners. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Belarusian dishes.
What it is
A rich and hearty Belarusian stew featuring various cuts of pork (such as ribs, belly, or shoulder) and traditional sausages, slow-cooked with onions and spices. The keto version omits the traditional flour or bread thickeners.
Key ingredients
Pork (various cuts), sausages (pork), onion, lard/oil, water/broth, spices (bay leaf, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Request no flour or bread thickeners. Ensure any sausages used are sugar-free and low-carb. Ask for no starchy side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Верещака, пожалуйста, без муки или хлеба в качестве загустителя. Колбаски должны быть без сахара. Без крахмальных гарниров.
For Верещака, please use no flour or bread as thickeners. Ensure sausages are sugar-free. No starchy sides.
Watch out for
Flour/bread thickeners, high-carb sausages, hidden sugars in broth or seasoning mixes.
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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