Trippa alla Romana
Roman Tripe Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Roman dish featuring slow-cooked tripe (beef stomach lining) in a rich tomato sauce with Pecorino Romano cheese, mint, and often pancetta.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, tomatoes (puree/diced), Pecorino Romano cheese, mint, pancetta, onion, white wine, olive oil, garlic.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Request no bread accompaniment. Minimize the amount of onion if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
C'è zucchero aggiunto nel sugo di pomodoro? Niente pane, per favore. Potrei avere meno cipolla, se possibile?
Is there no added sugar in the tomato sauce? No bread, please. Could I have minimal onion if possible?
Watch out for
Added sugar in tomato sauce/paste, onion content, white wine reduction, often served with bread for dipping.
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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