Svinako Sas Zele (Keto)
Pork and Braised Sauerkraut Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm with the restaurant that no potatoes, carrots, or flour-based thickeners are added. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chunks of pork shoulder slow-braised with fermented sauerkraut, onions, and often bell peppers. For keto, ensure no potatoes, carrots, or flour thickeners are used in the restaurant preparation.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder, sauerkraut (fermented cabbage), onions, bell peppers, paprika, bay leaf, black pepper, olive oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Confirm with the restaurant that no potatoes, carrots, or flour-based thickeners are added. Request no hidden sugars in the sauerkraut or sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, hidden sugars in some restaurant preparations of sauerkraut or tomato paste, 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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