Селска Тава со Месо, Зеленчук, Сирење и Јајца (без компир)
Village Pan with Meat, Vegetables, Cheese & Eggs (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or rice. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Macedonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, rustic dish baked in a traditional clay pot (tava) featuring chunks of various meats (typically pork, veal, or chicken), bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, often topped with melted white cheese and a fried egg. This version omits potatoes for a keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
Pork/Veal/Chicken chunks, bell peppers, onions (moderate amount), mushrooms, small amount of fresh tomatoes (deseeded and peeled), olive oil, Macedonian white cheese (sirene), eggs, spices (paprika, black pepper, savory).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or rice. Confirm minimal use of high-carb vegetables like onions and tomatoes, or ask for extra peppers/mushrooms. Ensure no flour thickeners are used in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
За Селска Тава, без компири или ориз. Минимум кромид/домати, повеќе пиперки/печурки. Без брашно во сосот.
For Селска Тава, no potatoes or rice. Minimal onions/tomatoes, more peppers/mushrooms. No flour in the sauce.
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes (carb content adds up in large quantities), potential for flour as a thickener, hidden sugars in tomato products.
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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