Tocană de Oaie (Fără Cartofi)
Lamb Stew (Keto Modified, No Potatoes/Carrots)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no potatoes, carrots, parsnips, or flour thickeners. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty stew featuring tender lamb or mutton chunks slow-cooked with onions, garlic, peppers, and sometimes tomatoes, seasoned with traditional Romanian spices. Modified to exclude high-carb root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Lamb/mutton, onion, bell pepper (limited), fresh tomatoes (limited) or minimal tomato paste, olive oil/animal fat, salt, pepper, bay leaf, paprika, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no potatoes, carrots, parsnips, or flour thickeners. Request minimal bell peppers and fresh tomatoes, or very minimal tomato paste to control carbs. Confirm no sugar is added.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Tocană de Oaie, vă rog fără cartofi, morcovi, păstârnac sau făină. Ardei și roșii proaspete (sau pastă) minim, fără zahăr adăugat.
For Tocană de Oaie, please exclude potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and flour thickeners. Use minimal bell peppers/tomatoes/paste, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables (must be explicitly omitted). Flour thickeners. Excessive use of bell peppers or tomatoes/tomato paste. Hidden sugars.
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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