Ciulama de Ciuperci cu Piept de Pui (Keto)
Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and comforting creamy stew featuring tender chicken breast pieces and mushrooms, simmered in a rich sauce made with sour cream, butter, garlic, and dill. Traditionally thickened with flour, it's easily modified for keto by omitting the flour. Usually served without mămăligă (cornmeal polenta).
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, mushrooms (e.g., button, cremini), sour cream (full fat), butter, garlic, fresh dill, chicken broth (optional), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening. Explicitly request no mămăligă or bread as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Ciulama de Ciuperci, vă rog să-mi confirmați că nu e îngroșată cu făină sau amidon. Fără mămăligă sau pâine ca garnitură.
For the Ciulama de Ciuperci, please confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening. No mămăligă or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Flour/starch used as a thickener in the sauce. Mămăligă (polenta) usually served as a side. Hidden sugars in some commercial sour cream.
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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