Tocană de Porc cu Măsline (Fără Cartofi și Făină)
Pork Stew with Olives (No Potatoes or Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or other high-carb root vegetables are added. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty traditional Romanian stew featuring tender chunks of pork slow-cooked with briny olives in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce. The keto version omits potatoes and flour-based thickeners, focusing on the natural flavors and fats.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or leg, green or black olives (pitted), onion, garlic, bell peppers, canned crushed tomatoes or tomato paste (unsweetened), olive oil or lard, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, water or sugar-free broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes or other high-carb root vegetables are added. Ensure no flour (faină) is used for thickening. Ask if tomato paste/canned tomatoes contain added sugar and request sugar-free options if possible. Request no high-carb side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog să confirmați că nu conține cartofi sau rădăcinoase și fără făină. Sosul de roșii este fără zahăr? Și fără garnituri bogate în carbohidrați, vă rog.
Please confirm no potatoes or root vegetables, and no flour. Is the tomato sauce sugar-free? And no high-carb side dishes, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes or other root vegetables (carrots, parsnips), flour thickeners, sugar in tomato paste/canned tomatoes, excessive onion/bell pepper, high-carb side dishes.
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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