Brudet
Dalmatian Fish Stew with Keto Sides (No Polenta)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly omit polenta. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust fish stew featuring various types of fresh fish (e.g., firm white fish, eel, scorpionfish) slowly cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, and olive oil. Served with a side of steamed greens instead of traditional polenta.
Key ingredients
Assorted firm fish, onion, garlic, ripe tomatoes (or tomato paste), white wine, olive oil, parsley, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly omit polenta. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener. Request a side of blitva (Swiss chard) or other low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Brudet. Bez palente, molim, i potvrdite da nema brašna za zgušnjavanje. Može li blitva ili neko drugo niskougljikohidratno povrće?
I'd like the Brudet. Please omit polenta, and ensure no flour is used as a thickener. Can I have a side of blitva or other low-carb vegetables?
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables (onions, tomatoes) in large quantities, potential for flour thickeners, hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce, traditional polenta side.
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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