Teleća Jetrica na Venecijanski (bez priloga)
Veal Liver Venetian Style (without polenta/sides)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request without polenta or any other starchy side dish. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thinly sliced veal liver quickly pan-fried with a substantial amount of caramelized onions, deglazed with white wine, and finished with fresh parsley. A delicate and flavorful offal dish.
Key ingredients
Veal liver, onions, olive oil, white wine, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request without polenta or any other starchy side dish. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce (true Venetian style doesn't use flour, but it's a common restaurant shortcut).
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Teleću Jetricu na Venecijanski bez palente ili škrobnih priloga. Molim Vas, provjerite da umak nije zgušnjavan brašnom.
I'll have Teleća Jetrica na Venecijanski without polenta or any starchy sides. Please ensure the sauce has no flour.
Watch out for
Always served with polenta or mashed potatoes. Some restaurants might use a touch of flour to thicken the sauce.
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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