Пилешки со Патлиџан
Chicken with Eggplant Stew
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or rice are added or served alongside. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Macedonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chicken pieces (often bone-in thighs or drumsticks) cooked with tender eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, creating a rich and savory stew.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, eggplant, ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, optional red pepper flakes.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or rice are added or served alongside. Verify that any tomato paste or sauces used are free from added sugars. Request a generous portion of eggplant.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
За Пилешки со Патлиџан, ве молам без компири или ориз. Потврдете дека сосот од домати нема додаден шеќер. Може ли да има повеќе патлиџан?
For the Пилешки со Патлиџан, please no potatoes or rice. Confirm tomato paste/sauce has no added sugar. Can I have a generous portion of eggplant?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato products. Potatoes or rice as common carb additions. Eggplant can absorb a lot of oil, so ensure sufficient fat is present.
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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