Kavarma (Keto)
Braised Pork and Vegetable Stew in Clay Pot (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or rice. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, slow-cooked stew with tender pieces of pork (or chicken/veal), generous amounts of onions, bell peppers, moderate tomatoes, and mushrooms, traditionally baked and served in a clay pot. Modified to omit high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork (or chicken/veal), onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomato (small amount), red wine, olive oil, spices (paprika, black pepper, savory).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, peas, or rice. Confirm minimal tomato and no added sugar in tomato paste or sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, peas, large quantities of tomato, hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce, flour thickeners.
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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