Duszona Gicz Cielęca (Keto)
Braised Veal Shank (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Polish dishes.
What it is
Tender veal shank (gicz cielęca) slow-braised to perfection, resulting in a rich, succulent meat that falls off the bone. Prepared in a savory broth with keto-friendly aromatics and herbs, without any starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Veal shank, beef broth, butter, small amounts of onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, marjoram, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots (beyond minimal for flavor) are used. Ensure no flour or other thickeners in the braising liquid or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Proszę potwierdzić, że do Duszonej Giczy Cielęcej nie użyto skrobiowych warzyw ani mąki do zagęszczenia sosu.
For the Duszona Gicz Cielęca, please confirm no starchy vegetables or flour/thickeners are used in the braising liquid.
Watch out for
Minimal carbs from aromatics (onion, celery, garlic); potential hidden starches in restaurant sauces.
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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