Plíčky na smetaně (Keto modifikované)
Lungs in Cream Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request the sauce to be thickened with heavy cream only, no flour or starch. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Czech offal dish featuring tender slices of beef or pork lungs cooked in a rich, tangy cream sauce with a hint of vinegar and mustard. Modified to be keto by using heavy cream as a thickener instead of flour.
Key ingredients
Beef/pork lungs, heavy cream, beef broth (sugar-free), onion (minimal), vinegar, bay leaf, allspice, sugar-free mustard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the sauce to be thickened with heavy cream only, no flour or starch. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce or broth. Served without dumplings or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Prosím, omáčku pouze se smetanou, bez mouky či škrobu, a bez přidaného cukru. Bez knedlíků a pečiva, prosím.
Please make the sauce with heavy cream only, no flour or starch, and no added sugar. Serve without dumplings or bread.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in broth or mustard, high-carb 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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