Stracotto d'Asino (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Braised Donkey Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure minimal high-carb vegetables are used only for flavoring. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tender and flavorful stew of slow-braised donkey meat, a traditional regional specialty in parts of Italy. The meat is typically cooked in dry red wine with aromatic herbs and vegetables until incredibly tender and melt-in-your-mouth. Served without traditional carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Donkey meat, dry red wine, onion, celery (minimal), garlic, bay leaf, rosemary, olive oil, beef broth, tomato paste (minimal), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure minimal high-carb vegetables are used only for flavoring. Confirm no flour thickeners are used and no added sugar to the sauce. Request a keto vegetable side.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per lo Stracotto d'Asino, mi conferma verdure ricche di carboidrati solo per aroma, senza farina addensante e senza zucchero nella salsa? Lo vorrei con verdure keto.
For the Stracotto d'Asino, please confirm minimal high-carb vegetables for flavoring only, no flour thickener, and no added sugar in the sauce. Serve with keto vegetables.
Watch out for
Higher-carb vegetables in sauce (even if minimal), flour thickeners, sugar in sauce, starchy side dishes (e.g., polenta).
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.
