Свинско/Јагнешко со Печурки во Павлака (без компир)
Pork/Lamb with Mushrooms in Cream Sauce (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or rice. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of pork or lamb pan-fried with mushrooms and simmered in a rich, creamy sour cream (pavlaka) sauce, seasoned with garlic and herbs. Served without potatoes or other carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Pork loin/tenderloin or lamb chunks, mushrooms (e.g., champignons, oyster mushrooms), Macedonian sour cream (pavlaka), butter, garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or rice. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener in the sauce. Ask for a side of green salad or steamed keto vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
За Свинско/Јагнешко со Печурки во Павлака, без компир или ориз, ве молам. Дали сосот е згуснат без брашно или скроб? Може ли зелена салата или парени кето зеленчуци?
For the Свинско/Јагнешко со Печурки во Павлака, no potatoes or rice, please. Is the sauce flour/starch-free? I'd like a side green salad or steamed keto vegetables.
Watch out for
Potential for flour thickeners in the sauce. Some restaurants might add a touch of sugar to balance the cream (uncommon for savory dishes but possible).
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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