Ostropel de Curcan (Fără Mămăligă)
Turkey Ostropel (Keto, No Polenta)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Romanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Romanian stew made with tender turkey pieces simmered in a rich, tangy sauce of tomatoes and garlic, often brightened with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. Served without polenta (mămăligă) for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Turkey meat (thighs, breast), tomatoes (or tomato paste, minimal sugar), garlic, onion (minimal), olive oil, white wine or vinegar, broth, herbs (parsley, dill), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used to thicken the sauce. Confirm no added sugar in tomato products. Request no polenta, rice, or bread. A side of steamed greens or a simple salad is ideal.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Ostropel de Curcan, vă rog fără făină pentru îngroșare și fără zahăr adăugat în roșii. Serviți cu legume verzi la abur, fără mămăligă, orez sau pâine.
For the Ostropel de Curcan, please ensure no flour for thickening, and no added sugar in tomato products. Serve with steamed greens, no mămăligă, rice, or bread.
Watch out for
Flour thickener, sugar in tomato products, excessive onion, non-keto sides (mămăligă, bread).
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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