Bigos
Hunter's Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no dried plums (a common addition). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Polish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, long-simmered Polish stew made from a combination of sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, various types of meat (pork, beef, bacon, sausage), and often mushrooms.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, various meats (e.g., pork shoulder, bacon, beef, kielbasa), mushrooms, onion, lard/oil, bay leaf, allspice, black pepper, salt. A small amount of tomato paste might be included.
How to make it keto
Request no dried plums (a common addition). Ask for minimal or no tomato paste. Confirm no flour thickeners are used. Emphasize more meat and sauerkraut, and omit any bread or starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Bigos proszę bez suszonych śliwek, mało lub bez koncentratu pomidorowego. Potwierdzić brak mąki. Więcej mięsa i kapusty, bez pieczywa czy skrobiowych dodatków.
For Bigos, no dried plums, minimal or no tomato paste. Confirm no flour thickeners. More meat, more sauerkraut, no bread or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Dried plums are a significant carb risk if included. Larger amounts of tomato paste can add carbs and sugar. Fresh cabbage has more carbs than sauerkraut. Hidden sugars might be in commercial tomato products or seasonings. Flour thickeners are possible. Starchy side dishes (e.g., potatoes, bread) must be avoided.
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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