Mâncare de Dovlecei cu Smântână și Mărar (Fără Făină)
Zucchini Stew with Sour Cream and Dill (No Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'fără făină' (without flour) as a thickener. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delightful vegetarian stew featuring tender zucchini slices simmered in a creamy sour cream sauce with fresh dill and a hint of garlic and onion. Crucially modified to ensure no flour is used for thickening.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, sour cream (min. 20% fat), onion, garlic, fresh dill, olive oil/butter, vegetable broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'fără făină' (without flour) as a thickener. Confirm the absence of high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Mâncarea de Dovlecei, vă rog fără făină. Confirmați că nu sunt cartofi sau morcovi.
For the Mâncare de Dovlecei, please no flour for thickening. Confirm no potatoes or carrots are used.
Watch out for
Flour used to thicken the sauce, excessive onions/garlic, potential hidden sugars in prepared broths.
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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