Агнешки Чомлек (без картофи)
Lamb Chomlek Stew (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to ensure no potatoes are included in the stew. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and deeply flavored traditional Bulgarian lamb stew, slow-cooked to perfection in a clay pot or oven. It features tender chunks of lamb braised with onions, garlic, and often a mix of bell peppers or mushrooms, seasoned with classic spices.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, onions, garlic, bell peppers (optional), mushrooms (optional), olive oil/butter, red wine (optional), bay leaf, black pepper, paprika.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to ensure no potatoes are included in the stew. Request extra lamb and a generous amount of cooking fat. Be mindful of the quantity of onions and any other higher-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, Агнешки Чомлек (без картофи). Абсолютно без картофи. С повече агнешко, обилно мазнина. И с умерено количество лук.
Агнешки Чомлек (без картофи), please. Absolutely no potatoes. Extra lamb, generous cooking fat. And mindful of onion quantity.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a common ingredient in Chomlek and must be explicitly excluded. Natural carbs from onions and potential small amounts of other vegetables. Ensure no starch-based thickeners are used. Often served with bread or other carb sides.
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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