Stirnienos kepsnys su bruknių padažu (be cukraus)
Roe Deer Steak with Lingonberry Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request the lingonberry sauce to be prepared without sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A lean and flavorful pan-fried or grilled roe deer steak, a delicacy in Lithuanian cuisine, served with a tart lingonberry sauce, modified to be sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Roe deer steak, butter/oil, salt, pepper, fresh lingonberries, sweetener (keto-friendly, if made specifically), water/broth.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request the lingonberry sauce to be prepared without sugar. Omit any traditional carb sides like potatoes, roasted root vegetables (carrots), or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Stirnienos kepsniui: bruknių padažas turi būti ruošiamas be cukraus. Prašau be bulvių, keptų šakniavaisių ar duonos garnyro.
Stirnienos kepsnys: the bruknių padažas must be prepared without sugar. Please, no potatoes, roasted root vegetables, or bread sides.
Watch out for
Sugary lingonberry sauce (most common form), high-carb side dishes (potatoes, root vegetables), flour or starch in sauces.
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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