Rasol de Vita cu Hrean
Boiled Beef with Horseradish Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request to ensure the horseradish sauce has no added sugar or minimal sugar. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender boiled beef (usually shank or brisket) served with a creamy and pungent horseradish sauce. The beef is slow-cooked in a broth with vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (shank, brisket), water, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt. Horseradish sauce: Fresh horseradish, sour cream or mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, a touch of sugar.
How to make it keto
Request to ensure the horseradish sauce has no added sugar or minimal sugar. Ask for just the beef and sauce, skipping any accompanying root vegetables if served as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Rasol de Vită, vă rog, sosul de hrean să nu aibă zahăr adăugat sau să aibă minim. Vreau doar carnea și sosul, fără legume rădăcinoase.
For Rasol de Vita, please ensure the horseradish sauce has no or minimal added sugar. I'd like just the beef and sauce, no root vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugar in horseradish sauce (very common in restaurants), carrots/celery in broth (minor, but contribute to total carbs), potential for 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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