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Oxtail in Rich Sauce (Served without Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or starch for sauce thickening. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-cooked oxtail in a rich, savory sauce, typically made with red wine, vegetables (onion, carrot, celery), and herbs. The meat is braised until fall-off-the-bone tender. Served without traditional carb sides like polenta or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, red wine, beef broth, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste (small amount), bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or starch for sauce thickening. Serve without any carb-based sides (polenta, pasta, potatoes).
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Goveđi rep u umaku. Umak neka ne bude zgušnjavan brašnom ili škrobom. Molim Vas, bez priloga poput palente, tjestenine ili krumpira.
Goveđi rep u umaku. Ensure no flour/starch thickens sauce. No carb sides: polenta, pasta, potatoes.
Watch out for
Flour/starch used for sauce thickening, sugary wine reduction, hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made broth, inclusion of carby side dishes.
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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