Tocăniță de Praz cu Carne (Keto)
Leek and Meat Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used as a thickener ('fără făină'). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful stew combining tender meat (often pork or chicken) with generous amounts of slow-cooked leeks, garlic, and a light tomato-based sauce, modified for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork/chicken, leeks, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes (minimal), cooking oil/lard, salt, pepper, fresh dill/parsley.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used as a thickener ('fără făină'). Request no potatoes or carrots. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Tocăniță de Praz cu Carne, vă rog. Fără făină, fără cartofi sau morcovi. Și fără zahăr adăugat în sosul de roșii.
Tocăniță de Praz cu Carne, please. No flour as thickener. No potatoes or carrots. No added sugar in tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Flour as a thickener, potential sugar in tomato products, higher-carb vegetables like carrots, default carb side (polenta/bread). Leeks themselves have moderate carbs.
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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