Gombapörkölt (Keto)
Mushroom Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty vegetarian stew made with various mushrooms (often button, oyster, or wild mushrooms) in a rich, paprika-spiced, sour cream-based sauce. Modified to ensure no flour thickeners, making it a satisfying keto option.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms (various types), onions, paprika, sour cream, tomatoes (small amount for color/flavor), cooking oil/lard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Request no noodles, bread, or other carb-heavy accompaniments. Ensure tomato quantity is minimal.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
A szósz liszt vagy keményítő nélkül van sűrítve? Kérem, tészta vagy kenyér nélkül. A paradicsom minimális legyen?
Is the sauce thickened without flour or starch? Please, no noodles or bread. Can the tomato be minimal?
Watch out for
Flour thickeners, hidden sugars in tomato paste/puree if used excessively, carb-heavy sides like noodles or rice.
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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