Агнешко с гъби
Lamb with Mushrooms (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used to thicken any sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Bulgarian dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb meat (e.g., from shoulder or leg) pan-fried or gently stewed with fresh mushrooms, seasoned with traditional Bulgarian herbs like savory and black pepper.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat, mushrooms (e.g., champignons), onion (optional, small amount), olive oil/butter, salt, black pepper, savory (chubritsa), garlic (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour is used to thicken any sauce. Request without rice, potatoes, or other starchy side dishes. Confirm no carrots or other high-carb vegetables are included in significant amounts.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, без брашно в соса. Сервирайте без ориз, картофи, моркови или други въглехидратни зеленчуци.
No flour in the sauce, please. Serve without rice, potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Flour-thickened sauces, starchy vegetables (carrots, potatoes) often found in stews, starchy side dishes (e.g., rice).
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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