Főtt Marha Zsírral és Paprikával
Boiled Beef with Lard and Paprika
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Hungarian dishes.
What it is
A rustic and hearty dish featuring tender cuts of beef (often brisket or short ribs) slowly boiled until extremely tender, then served in its rich, fatty broth, seasoned generously with Hungarian paprika and sometimes a touch of onion. No side carbs are traditionally served.
Key ingredients
Beef (brisket or short ribs), lard or rendered beef fat, Hungarian paprika, onion, salt, black pepper, water.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no hidden sugars are added to the paprika seasoning or broth. Request no bread accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
A Főtt Marhánál kérem, hogy a paprika fűszerezésben és a lében ne legyen hozzáadott cukor. Kérem kenyér nélkül tálalni.
For the Főtt Marha, please confirm no hidden sugars in the paprika seasoning or broth. Serve it without bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in paprika blends, potential potato/carrot garnish (rare for this specific dish but possible in some restaurants).
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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