Mâncărică de Bame cu Carne (Fără Făină)
Okra Stew with Meat (without Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour is used as a thickener. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful stew featuring okra, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and tender pieces of meat (often pork or beef). It's typically cooked until the okra is soft and the sauce is rich. Modified to exclude flour thickeners for keto.
Key ingredients
Okra, diced pork/beef/chicken, canned tomatoes/tomato paste, onions, garlic, bell peppers (optional), olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh dill or parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour is used as a thickener. Request no high-carb side dishes like rice or polenta. Ensure no added sugar in tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog să confirmați că nu se folosește făină și că sosul de roșii nu are zahăr adăugat. Fără orez sau mămăligă ca garnitură, vă rog.
Please confirm no flour is used and no added sugar in the tomato sauce. I'd like no rice or polenta on the side, please.
Watch out for
Flour thickeners are common in traditional stews. Tomato paste or canned tomatoes can sometimes contain added sugar. Large quantities of onions can add carbs. High-carb sides like bread or rice.
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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