Pui Vânătoresc (Keto)
Hunter's Chicken Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour for thickening the sauce ('fără făină') and no potatoes or root vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty chicken stew cooked with mushrooms, often bacon or smoked meat, bell peppers, and a rich, modified wine-based sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/drumsticks), mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, garlic, smoked bacon/pork, dry red wine, tomatoes (minimal for color/flavor), fresh herbs, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour for thickening the sauce ('fără făină') and no potatoes or root vegetables. Confirm no added sugar to tomato components.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pui Vânătoresc, vă rog. Sosul să fie fără făină, fără cartofi sau rădăcinoase. Și fără zahăr adăugat în sosul de roșii.
Pui Vânătoresc, please. Sauce without flour, no potatoes or root vegetables. Confirm no added sugar in tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in sauce, sugar in tomato paste/sauce, high-carb vegetables (carrots, potatoes) often added. Default bread/polenta side.
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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