Teleći Gulaš (Keto Stew)
Montenegrin Veal Stew with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, pasta, or polenta (kačamak) as accompaniments. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory veal stew, slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables like onions and bell peppers in a flavorful broth. Modified to exclude starchy thickeners and served without traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Veal, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (fresh or unsweetened paste), garlic, olive oil, paprika, bay leaf, beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, pasta, or polenta (kačamak) as accompaniments. Confirm the stew is not thickened with flour; if so, ask for a broth-based version. Minimize sugary tomato paste if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Bez krompira, testenine i kačamaka, molim. Da li je gulaš zgušnjavana brašnom? Ako jeste, može li verzija na bazi bujona? Smanjite šećerni paradajz sos.
No potatoes, pasta, or kačamak, please. Is the stew thickened with flour? If so, can I have a broth-based version? Minimize sugary tomato paste.
Watch out for
Traditional accompaniments are high-carb (potatoes, pasta, polenta). Stews are often thickened with flour. Tomato paste can contain significant sugar if used heavily.
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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