Cervo in Salmì (Senza Polenta o Contorni Carboidrati)
Venison Stew (Without Polenta or Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce; request no polenta, potatoes, or other high-carb sides. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich venison stew braised in red wine with herbs, juniper berries, and a medley of low-carb vegetables (like celery, small amounts of onion/carrot), traditionally served with polenta or potatoes, but modified to omit these.
Key ingredients
Venison (shoulder/leg), red wine, juniper berries, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, celery, onion (minimal), garlic, carrots (minimal), olive oil, butter, beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce; request no polenta, potatoes, or other high-carb sides. Confirm minimal use of higher-carb vegetables like carrots and onions.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Cervo in Salmì, potete confermare che la salsa non è addensata con farina o amido? Niente polenta, patate o altri contorni ricchi di carboidrati. E, per favore, carote e cipolle al minimo.
For the Cervo in Salmì, please confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour or starch. No polenta, potatoes, or other high-carb sides. And minimal carrots or onions, please.
Watch out for
Onions and carrots in the stew base, potential flour thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in tomato paste (if used), small carb contribution from red wine.
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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