Htapodi Krassato (Keto-Style)
Octopus in Red Wine Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish be made with minimal onion, no added sugar, and no flour/thickener in the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Greek food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender octopus simmered in a rich red wine sauce with onions and herbs. Traditionally served with rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Octopus, red wine, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, spices (clove, cinnamon stick), minimal onion, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the dish be made with minimal onion, no added sugar, and no flour/thickener in the sauce. Ensure it is served without rice, potatoes, or bread. Focus on the octopus in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Το Χταπόδι Κρασάτο, παρακαλώ με ελάχιστο κρεμμύδι, χωρίς προσθήκη ζάχαρης ή αλευριού στη σάλτσα, και χωρίς ρύζι, πατάτες ή ψωμί.
For the Htapodi Krassato, please use minimal onion, no added sugar or flour in the sauce, and serve without rice, potatoes, or bread.
Watch out for
High amount of onions, potential for added sugar in the sauce, flour thickeners, red wine carbs. Must be explicitly modified.
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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