Szarvasláb (Keto)
Braised Venison Leg/Shank (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm no flour or other starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slow-braised venison leg or shank, typically cooked until falling off the bone in a rich, savory sauce with herbs and spices. A flavorful game dish that can be made keto by avoiding starchy thickeners and sides.
Key ingredients
Venison leg/shank, onions, lard/oil, red wine (dry), broth, bay leaf, juniper berries, thyme, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm no flour or other starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. Request no root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, potatoes) in the braise itself if possible, or picked out. Serve with steamed green vegetables or cauliflower mash instead of any traditional starchy side.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
A Szarvaslábhoz a szaft liszt- és keményítőmentes legyen. Kérem, a párolásnál kerüljék a gyökérzöldségeket, vagy szedjék ki. Párolt zöldséggel vagy karfiolpürével kérem.
For Szarvasláb, confirm no flour/starchy thickeners in sauce. Please avoid root vegetables (répa, paszternák, krumpli) in the braise, or pick out. Serve with steamed green vegetables or cauliflower mash.
Watch out for
Sauces often thickened with flour; braising liquid can contain root vegetables; inevitably served with high-carb sides. Some red wines might add a small amount of residual sugar.
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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