Пилешка Каварма в гювече
Chicken Kavarma in Clay Pot (Stew)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or rice are added to the stew. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicious and tender chicken stew, traditionally slow-cooked in a clay pot (gyuveche). It combines succulent chicken pieces (often dark meat) with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, infused with aromatic Bulgarian spices.
Key ingredients
Chicken thigh/breast, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil/butter, red wine (optional), spices (paprika, black pepper, savory).
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or rice are added to the stew. Request a higher portion of chicken thigh (for fat) and extra cooking fat. Be mindful of the quantities of onions and tomatoes used.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, Пилешка Каварма в гювече. Без картофи или ориз. Повече пилешки бут, по-малко лук/домати и допълнително мазнина.
Пилешка Каварма в гювече, please. No potatoes or rice. More chicken thigh, less onion/tomato, and extra cooking fat.
Watch out for
Natural sugars from onions and tomatoes in large quantities; some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the tomato base or use starch thickeners. Potatoes or rice are common additions that must be excluded.
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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