Tigaie picantă (Keto)
Spicy Pork/Chicken Stir-Fry (No Sugar/Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or starch in the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A sizzling pan-fried dish featuring tender pieces of pork or chicken, bell peppers, onions, and often mushrooms, seasoned with a spicy kick, served without high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Pork or chicken strips, bell peppers (various colors), onions, garlic, hot peppers, oil, salt, pepper, herbs.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or starch in the sauce. Ensure no potatoes, rice, or bread are served as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog să pregătiți Tigaie picantă fără zahăr adăugat sau amidon în sos. Fără cartofi, orez sau pâine ca garnitură.
Please prepare Tigaie picantă without added sugar or starch in the sauce. No potatoes, rice, or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauces, flour/starch as thickeners, high-carb vegetables if included in excess (e.g., carrots), often served with carb-heavy sides.
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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