Istarski Žgvacet (Keto-style s Cvjetačom)
Istrian Chicken/Veal Stew with Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request it served with cauliflower rice or plain keto vegetables instead of fuži (pasta) or polenta. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Istrian stew, typically made with chicken or veal, slow-cooked in a rich sauce of onions, tomatoes, and herbs. For the keto version, it is served with cauliflower rice instead of traditional pasta (fuži) or polenta.
Key ingredients
Chicken or veal, onions, garlic, tomato paste, white wine, olive oil, bay leaf, rosemary, parsley, salt, pepper. Served with cauliflower rice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request it served with cauliflower rice or plain keto vegetables instead of fuži (pasta) or polenta. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the sauce. Ask for low-sugar tomato paste if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Istarski Žgvacet poslužite s rižom od cvjetače ili keto povrćem, bez fuža ili palente. Je li umak bez brašna? Koristite li paradajz-pire s malo šećera?
For Istarski Žgvacet, serve with cauliflower rice or keto vegetables, not fuži/polenta. Is sauce thickened without flour? Is low-sugar tomato paste used?
Watch out for
Traditional serving with pasta (fuži) or polenta. Flour in the sauce. Sugar in tomato paste.
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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