Teleća Koljenica u Umaku od Povrća
Veal Shank in Vegetable Sauce (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or starch thickeners in the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-braised veal shank, fork-tender and rich, cooked in its own juices with a savory sauce made from naturally reduced non-starchy vegetables like celery, onions, and minimal carrots, thickened naturally through reduction.
Key ingredients
Veal shank, olive oil, pancetta/bacon, onion, celery, carrots (minimal), garlic, dry white wine, beef broth, bay leaf, rosemary, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no flour or starch thickeners in the sauce. Ensure no starchy sides (polenta, potatoes, risotto). Limit carrots.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Teleću Koljenicu, molim bez brašna/škroba u umaku i bez škrobnih priloga. Možete li smanjiti mrkvu?
For the Teleća Koljenica, please no flour/starch in the sauce and no starchy sides. Can carrots be limited?
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in sauce, large quantities of carrots or other starchy root vegetables, sugary glazes.
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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