Tocăniță de Iepure (Keto)
Keto Rabbit Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables are used. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and hearty rabbit stew, slow-cooked until the meat is incredibly tender, in a rich, savory sauce with herbs, garlic, and keto-friendly vegetables like bell peppers and tomatoes, without traditional high-carb root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Rabbit meat, onion (small amount), garlic, bell peppers, unsweetened tomato paste, dry white wine (optional), chicken/vegetable broth, cooking oil, fresh herbs (e.g., thyme, bay leaf), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables are used. Ensure no flour/roux for thickening and no added sugar to the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Tocănița de Iepure, vă rog să nu conțină cartofi, morcovi sau alte rădăcinoase. Fără făină sau zahăr în sos, vă rog.
For the Tocăniță de Iepure, please ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables. Also, no flour or sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
High-carb root vegetables (potatoes, carrots), flour/starch as thickener, hidden sugars in tomato paste.
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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