Keto Janjeći Žgvacet s Gljivama (s prilogom od cvjetače)
Keto Lamb Stew with Mushrooms (with Cauliflower Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked in a rich, savory Istrian-style stew (žgvacet) with mushrooms and aromatic herbs, served over a bed of cauliflower rice. This keto-modified version ensures a comforting and deeply flavorful experience without the traditional high-carb pasta.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (shoulder or neck), mushrooms (e.g., button, oyster, porcini), onions, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, dry white wine (cooked off), a small amount of tomato paste for color, fresh herbs (rosemary, bay leaf, parsley), salt, black pepper, cauliflower.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Request cauliflower rice or steamed keto-friendly vegetables (like blitva) instead of traditional pasta (fuži, pljukanci) or polenta.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim potvrdite da nema brašna ni škroba u umaku. Želim pire od cvjetače ili kuhanu blitvu kao prilog, ne tjesteninu ni palentu.
Please confirm no flour or starch in the sauce. I'd like cauliflower rice or steamed blitva as a side, not pasta or polenta.
Watch out for
Flour/starch as a thickener for the stew, excessive use of tomato paste, traditional high-carb sides (pasta, polenta).
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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