Hirina Mágalia me Krasi (Keto)
Braised Pork Cheeks in Red Wine (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or starch to thicken the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pork cheeks slow-braised in a rich, savory red wine sauce with aromatic herbs like bay leaf and thyme, until meltingly tender. This dish is prepared without any starchy thickeners and served without traditional carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Pork cheeks, dry red wine, extra virgin olive oil, small amount of onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or starch to thicken the sauce. Ask to minimize or omit onions/carrots if used. Ensure no potatoes, rice, pasta, or bread are served as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Χοιρινά Μάγαλια με Κρασί, παρακαλώ χωρίς αλεύρι/άμυλο για πήξιμο. Ελαχιστοποιήστε τα κρεμμύδια/καρότα. Χωρίς πατάτες, ρύζι, μακαρόνια ή ψωμί.
Hirina Mágalia me Krasi, please no flour/starch to thicken the sauce, minimize/omit onions/carrots. No potatoes, rice, pasta, or bread.
Watch out for
Risk of flour or starch used for thickening the sauce. Some restaurants might use higher amounts of onions or carrots (which contribute carbs) or add sugar to the sauce. Always omit any starchy side dishes.
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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