Селско месо (Selsko Meso)
Village Meat Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or rice are added to the stew. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Macedonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty traditional stew featuring chunks of pork (or chicken), mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, slow-cooked in a rich gravy, often served in a clay pot.
Key ingredients
Pork (shoulder or neck), mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, bacon or smoked meat, garlic, minimal tomato paste, olive oil, spices (paprika, bay leaf, salt, pepper). May contain a small amount of white wine for flavor.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or rice are added to the stew. Ask to limit the quantity of bell peppers and onions. Ensure no flour is used as a thickening agent. Verify no added sugar in the tomato paste.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
За Селско месо, ве молам без компири или ориз. Помалку пиперки и кромид. Дали е без брашно и без шеќер во доматниот сос?
For the Селско месо, please confirm no potatoes or rice. Limit bell peppers and onions. Ensure no flour thickener and no added sugar in the tomato paste.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often include potatoes or rice. High quantities of onions and bell peppers can contribute carbs. Wine may have residual sugar. Flour can be used as a thickener. Hidden sugar in tomato paste.
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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