Mâncare de Vinete cu Roșii și Carne (Keto, Fără Cartofi sau Orez)
Eggplant and Meat Stew with Tomatoes (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used as a thickener in the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic Romanian stew featuring tender eggplant, ripe tomatoes, and chunks of pork or beef, simmered with herbs. Prepared without traditional potato or rice accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Pork or beef, eggplant, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell peppers, fresh herbs (dill, parsley), olive oil or lard.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used as a thickener in the sauce. Request no potatoes or rice as a side. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Mâncarea de Vinete, vă rog să confirmați că nu e făină pentru îngroșarea sosului și fără zahăr în sosul de roșii. Fără cartofi sau orez ca garnitură, vă rog.
For the Mâncare de Vinete, confirm no flour for thickening the sauce and no added sugar in the tomato sauce. No potatoes or rice as a side, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in canned tomatoes or paste, flour as a thickener, high-carb vegetables if included without explicit removal (e.g., carrots).
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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