Телешки джолан в масло
Veal Shank in Butter
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Bulgarian dishes.
What it is
Slow-cooked or braised veal shank, typically simmered in butter with minimal seasonings until tender. A rich, flavorful, and naturally low-carb dish focusing on the succulent meat.
Key ingredients
Veal shank, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, savory (chubritsa), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour is used for thickening and no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Request extra butter or olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, без брашно и без нишестени зеленчуци. Може ли повече масло или зехтин?
Please ensure no flour or starchy vegetables. Can I have extra butter or olive oil?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning mixes; cross-contamination with carb-heavy items in the kitchen; potential serving with bread or potato side (must be explicitly omitted).
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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