Пилешко месо со зелка
Chicken with Cabbage Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice or potatoes are added to the stew. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Macedonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting stew featuring chicken pieces braised with tender cabbage, often seasoned with paprika, tomatoes, and onions. Naturally keto-friendly as it focuses on meat and low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks preferred), cabbage, onions, garlic, canned crushed tomatoes (small amount), olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice or potatoes are added to the stew. Ensure any tomato components are minimal and free of added sugars. Request generous use of cooking oil/fat.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
За Пилешко месо со зелка, ве молам без ориз или компири. Доматите да се минимални и без додаден шеќер. Ве молам да користите повеќе масло за готвење.
For the Пилешко месо со зелка, please no rice or potatoes. Keep tomato minimal and without added sugar. Can you use generous cooking oil?
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice as a filler. Sugars in tomato products. Overly generous use of onions/carrots in larger restaurant portions.
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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