Chiseliță de Carne
Keto Meat Stew with Sour Cream and Dill
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Transylvanian meat stew, typically pork or beef, slow-cooked until tender, and finished with a rich, tangy sauce of sour cream and fresh dill. Modified to omit all flour-based thickeners.
Key ingredients
Pork or beef, onion, garlic, sour cream, fresh dill, broth, lard or cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening. Request extra sour cream and dill. Confirm no potatoes or high-carb root vegetables are added.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Chiseliță de Carne, vă rog. Fără făină sau amidon pentru îngroșare. Fără cartofi sau rădăcinoase. Aș dori smântână și mărar în plus.
Chiseliță de Carne, please. No flour/starch thickener. No potatoes or high-carb root veg. Extra sour cream and dill.
Watch out for
Hidden flour as a thickener in the sauce. Small amounts of high-carb root vegetables (e.g., carrots) sometimes used for flavor base.
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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