Јагнешко со праз (без компир)
Lamb with Leeks (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes in the stew. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Macedonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting Macedonian stew featuring tender pieces of lamb meat (often from the shoulder or leg) slow-cooked with an abundance of fresh leeks, onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs in a savory broth, *served without potatoes*.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat, fresh leeks, onions, garlic, olive oil, dry white wine (alcohol cooked off) or lamb/beef broth, paprika, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, fresh dill or parsley.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes in the stew. Ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Јагнешко со праз: Ве молам без компир во манџата и проверете дали нема брашно за згуснување на сосот.
Yagneshko so Praz, please prepare without potatoes in the stew. And ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common addition; flour-thickened sauces; generous amounts of onions and leeks can contribute to total carbs, but generally manageable.
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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