Ostropel de Miel (Fără Mămăligă)
Lamb Ostropel (No Polenta)
Yes, with a tweak: request explicitly no polenta (mămăligă). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty lamb stew cooked in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce with fresh herbs. The keto version is served without the traditional polenta (mămăligă).
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (shoulder/leg), onions, garlic, tomato paste/sauce, white wine (optional), oil, salt, pepper, bay leaves, fresh parsley/dill.
How to make it keto
Request explicitly no polenta (mămăligă). Ensure no flour is used for thickening the sauce (some recipes might, ask to avoid).
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Ostropel de Miel, vă rog fără mămăligă. Puteți confirma că sosul nu este îngroșat cu făină?
Ostropel de Miel, please no mămăligă. Can you confirm the sauce is made without flour for thickening?
Watch out for
Usually served with polenta. Tomato sauce can contain hidden sugars. Some chefs might use flour to thicken the sauce.
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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