Свинска Каварма в гювече
Pork Kavarma in Clay Pot (Stew)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm and ensure no potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables are added. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Bulgarian slow-cooked stew, prepared and served in a clay pot (gyuveche). It features tender pieces of pork, sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes, seasoned with rich spices.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/loin, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil/butter, red wine (optional), spices (paprika, black pepper, savory).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm and ensure no potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables are added. Ask for a higher meat-to-vegetable ratio and extra cooking fat. Be mindful of the overall quantity of onions and tomatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, Свинска Каварма в гювече. Без картофи, ориз или други нишестени зеленчуци. С повече месо, по-малко лук/домати и допълнително мазнина.
Свинска Каварма в гювече, please. No potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables. More meat, less onion/tomato, and extra fat, please.
Watch out for
High quantities of onions and tomatoes contribute natural sugars; some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the tomato sauce or use starch-based 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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