Friptura de Porc cu Sos
Roasted Pork with Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no starchy sides (potatoes, rice). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slices of roasted pork (often loin or neck) served with a savory pan sauce. A common choice for a hearty meal.
Key ingredients
Pork meat (loin, neck, shoulder), cooking oil/lard, salt, pepper, garlic, onion (for roasting), pan drippings, water/broth. Sauce often includes a touch of flour or cream.
How to make it keto
Request no starchy sides (potatoes, rice). Ask for the sauce to be made without flour/starch or added sugar, or ask for the meat plain without sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Friptura de Porc, vă rog fără garnituri amidonoase. Sosul să fie fără făină/amidon și zahăr adăugat, sau pot avea carnea simplă, fără sos?
For Friptura de Porc, please no starchy sides. The sauce needs to be without flour/starch and no added sugar, or I'll take the meat plain.
Watch out for
Flour/starch in sauce, hidden sugar in sauce, starchy side dishes (omitted).
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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