Harcsatej Pörkölt (Keto Körettel)
Catfish Milt Stew (with Keto Side)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A unique and traditional Hungarian delicacy, this stew uses catfish milt (sperm sacs) as the main ingredient, cooked in a rich paprika-infused sauce, similar to a traditional pörkölt.
Key ingredients
Catfish milt, onion, paprika, tomato paste (small amount), lard or oil, green pepper, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. Request it served with a keto side like steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice, rather than traditional pasta or dumplings. Confirm no added sugar in tomato paste.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
A Harcsatej Pörköltet kérem liszt és keményítő nélkül, a paradicsompüré pedig cukormentes legyen. Kérem párolt brokkolival vagy karfiolrizzsel köretként.
For the Harcsatej Pörkölt, no flour/starch in sauce, tomato paste sugar-free. Serve with steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, high-carb sides, hidden sugars in 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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