Pašticada (Dalmatinski Goveđi Gulaš bez Njoka)
Pašticada (Dalmatian Beef Stew without Gnocchi)
Yes, with a tweak: request no gnocchi. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, slow-cooked beef stew marinated and braised in a flavorful sauce, typically made with dried plums, root vegetables, red wine, and various spices. Served without its traditional gnocchi.
Key ingredients
Beef (often top round or sirloin), bacon/pancetta, red wine, dried plums, onions, garlic, carrots (minimal, for flavor), celery, tomato paste, olive oil, vinegar, spices (rosemary, bay leaf, nutmeg, cloves).
How to make it keto
Request no gnocchi. Confirm no flour thickeners in the sauce and minimal use of high-carb vegetables like carrots.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Pašticadu, molim bez njoka. Je li umak bez brašna i minimalno mrkve?
For the Pašticada, please no gnocchi. Is the sauce thickened without flour, and are carrots kept to a minimum?
Watch out for
Dried plums (sugar content), carrots (minimal), potential flour thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars 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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