Tökfőzelék (Cukormentes, Liszt Nélkül)
Dill Zucchini Stew (Sugar-Free, Flour-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no flour for thickening. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Hungarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Hungarian stew made with thinly sliced zucchini, cooked until tender, and often enriched with sour cream and fragrant fresh dill. For a keto version, it must be prepared without any flour-based thickening (e.g., a roux) and no added sugar, which is sometimes used to balance the flavors.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, sour cream, fresh dill, onion, garlic, paprika, oil or lard, vinegar (optional for tang), salt, pepper. Sometimes served with bacon bits.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no flour for thickening. Confirm no sugar is added. Request extra sour cream and bacon bits if available.
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
A Tökfőzelék liszt- és cukormentes legyen, kérem. Ha van, kérek mellé plusz tejfölt és szalonnapörköltet.
For the Tökfőzelék, absolutely no flour for thickening and no added sugar. Extra sour cream and bacon bits, please, if available.
Watch out for
Flour or starch used as a thickener. Hidden sugars, especially if pre-made sauces are involved. Zucchini contains carbs, so a very large portion could add up.
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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