Teleći odrezak u kremastom umaku od gljiva (bez priloga)
Veal Cutlet in Creamy Mushroom Sauce (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'bez krumpira, riže, tjestenine' (no potatoes, rice, pasta). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A pan-seared veal cutlet served in a rich, savory creamy mushroom sauce. It is crucial to request this dish without any traditional starchy side dishes like potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, mushrooms (e.g., button, cremini), heavy cream, butter, olive oil, onion/shallot, garlic, beef broth, white wine (optional), fresh parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'bez krumpira, riže, tjestenine' (no potatoes, rice, pasta). Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener in the sauce, or only a minimal amount. Request with a side of extra leafy greens instead if available.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Teleći odrezak u kremastom umaku od gljiva. Bez krumpira, riže, tjestenine. Umak neka bude bez brašna/gustina ili s minimalno. Dodatno zeleno povrće, molim.
Teleći odrezak u kremastom umaku od gljiva. No potatoes, rice, pasta. Ensure sauce has no flour/cornstarch, or minimal. Extra leafy greens?
Watch out for
Hidden flour or cornstarch in the sauce for thickening is common. Onions and shallots contribute carbs. Some broths may contain added sugar. White wine adds minimal carbs.
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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