Žgvacet od junetine s gljivama (Keto-style s cvjetačom)
Veal/Beef Stew with Mushrooms (Keto-style with Cauliflower)
Yes, with a tweak: verify the sauce is thickened without flour or cornstarch. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory stew featuring tender pieces of veal or young beef simmered with fresh mushrooms in a robust, flavorful sauce. Served over a bed of mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice instead of traditional pasta, polenta, or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Veal/young beef, mushrooms, onions, garlic, olive oil, red wine (cooked down), beef broth (low-carb), a touch of tomato paste, bay leaf, rosemary, cauliflower (for side).
How to make it keto
Verify the sauce is thickened without flour or cornstarch. Confirm minimal or no added sugar in the tomato paste or wine. Request mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice as the accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Žgvacet, molim provjerite da je umak zgušnjavan bez brašna/gustina i bez dodanog šećera. Poslužite s pireom od cvjetače ili rižom od cvjetače.
For Žgvacet, please confirm the sauce is thickened without flour/cornstarch, has no added sugar. Serve with mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch as thickeners in the stew, hidden sugars in tomato paste or cooking wine (if not fully reduced), traditional high-carb accompaniments.
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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