Miel la Ceaun (Keto)
Lamb Cauldron Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: exclude all high-carb root vegetables such as potatoes and carrots. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and rustic lamb stew, traditionally prepared in a cast-iron cauldron (ceaun), featuring tender lamb pieces slow-cooked with a medley of onions, garlic, and bell peppers in a rich, savory, herb-infused broth.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (shoulder or leg), onion, garlic, bell peppers (green, red, yellow), canned diced tomatoes (minimal, sugar-free), lamb/beef broth (sugar-free), olive oil, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Exclude all high-carb root vegetables such as potatoes and carrots. Ensure broth and canned tomatoes are sugar-free. No flour or starch should be used for thickening the stew.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Miel la Ceaun: Fără cartofi, morcovi sau rădăcinoase high-carb. Bulionul și roșiile fără zahăr. Fără făină sau amidon pentru îngroșare.
Miel la Ceaun: No potatoes, carrots, or high-carb root vegetables. Broth and tomatoes sugar-free. No flour or starch for thickening.
Watch out for
Potatoes or other starchy root vegetables; hidden sugars in canned tomatoes or broth; flour/starch for thickening.
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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