Htapodi Krasato
Octopus in Red Wine Sauce (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, rice, or other starchy accompaniments. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender octopus slow-cooked in a rich, savory red wine sauce with onions, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs. A classic meze dish, usually served warm.
Key ingredients
Octopus, red wine, olive oil, onions, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, black pepper, tomato paste (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes, rice, or other starchy accompaniments. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για το Χταπόδι Κρασάτο, παρακαλώ χωρίς πατάτες, ρύζι ή άλλα αμυλούχα συνοδευτικά. Μπορείτε να επιβεβαιώσετε ότι η σάλτσα είναι δεμένη χωρίς αλεύρι ή άμυλο;
For the Htapodi Krasato, please no potatoes, rice, or starchy accompaniments. Can you confirm the sauce is thickened without flour or starch?
Watch out for
Red wine (residual sugars), onions (natural sugars), potential flour or starch used as a thickener in the sauce, potential added sugar in tomato paste if used.
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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