Дивеч во тавче
Wild Boar Stew with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Macedonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful stew featuring tender wild boar meat, slow-cooked in a traditional pan (tavche) with aromatic vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and herbs in a rich, robust sauce. The lean game meat is complemented by the hearty preparation, served with only keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Wild boar meat, onion, garlic, bell peppers, minimal fresh tomatoes, red wine (optional), olive oil, bay leaf, juniper berries, paprika, salt, pepper, broth. Optional keto vegetables like zucchini or eggplant.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables. Confirm no flour thickeners in the sauce. Emphasize preparation with low-carb vegetables only.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Без компири или друг скробен коренест зеленчук, ве молам. Потврдете дека нема брашно за згуснување на сосот. Подгответе само со ниско-јаглехидратен зеленчук.
No potatoes or other starchy root vegetables, please. Confirm no flour thickeners in the sauce. Prepare with low-carb vegetables only.
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice as standard accompaniments, flour thickeners, excessive carrots, or hidden sugars 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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