Hirino me Selino (Keto)
Pork with Celery and Egg-Lemon Sauce (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added to the stew. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of pork stewed with fresh celery stalks, creating a savory and aromatic dish, often finished with a rich and tangy egg-lemon (avgolemono) sauce. Modified to exclude potatoes, keeping the dish low-carb.
Key ingredients
Pork (e.g., shoulder or leg), celery, onions (minimal), extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, eggs, broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are added to the stew. Confirm the avgolemono sauce is thickened with eggs and lemon, not flour or starch.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για το Χοιρινό με Σέλινο, παρακαλώ χωρίς πατάτες. Το αυγολέμονο είναι δεμένο μόνο με αυγά και λεμόνι, όχι με αλεύρι ή άμυλο;
For the Hirino me Selino, please no potatoes in the stew. Is the avgolemono sauce thickened only with eggs and lemon, not flour or starch?
Watch out for
Potatoes are frequently added to this stew. Flour can be used as a thickener in the avgolemono sauce. Overuse of carrots or onions can increase carb count.
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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