Mâncărică de Măcriș cu Carne (Keto, Fără Făină)
Keto Sorrel Stew with Meat (No Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used for thickening. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful stew featuring tender meat (often pork or beef) cooked with fresh sorrel leaves, which impart a distinct tangy taste, alongside onions, garlic, and herbs. Modified to exclude flour thickeners and high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork/beef meat, fresh sorrel, onion, garlic, olive oil/lard, broth, salt, pepper, fresh dill. Sour cream can be added for extra richness and to balance acidity.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used for thickening. Omit any high-carb root vegetables like potatoes or carrots. Confirm no sugar is added to balance the sorrel's acidity.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Mâncărica de Măcriș, vă rog fără făină pentru îngroșare, fără cartofi sau morcovi. Confirmați că nu este zahăr adăugat pentru măcriș.
For the Mâncărică de Măcriș, please ensure no flour for thickening, no potatoes or carrots. Confirm no added sugar to balance the sorrel.
Watch out for
Flour/roux for thickening; inclusion of high-carb vegetables; added sugar to balance acidity.
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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