Põdraliha Guljašš (Kartulivaba)
Elk Goulash (Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: no potatoes or carrots are to be included or served as a side. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Estonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and hearty stew made with tender elk meat, slow-cooked in a savory sauce with onions, mushrooms, and a touch of sour cream, served without traditional potatoes or carrots, focusing on the succulent game meat.
Key ingredients
Elk meat, onion, mushrooms, beef broth, tomato paste (small amount), sour cream, butter/oil, paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaf, garlic.
How to make it keto
Crucially, no potatoes or carrots are to be included or served as a side. Confirm no flour or starch thickeners in the sauce. Limit tomato paste to minimal for color and flavor, or omit if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Põdraliha Guljašš palun ilma kartuli ja porgandita. Kinnitage, et kastmes pole jahu ega tärklist. Kas tomatipastat saab minimaalselt või üldse mitte?
For the Põdraliha Guljašš, no potatoes or carrots, please. Confirm no flour/starch in the sauce. Can tomato paste be minimal or omitted?
Watch out for
Potatoes/carrots as a standard side, flour thickeners in the sauce, excessive tomato paste, hidden sugar in ready-made broths or tomato paste.
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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