Tocăniță de Ridichi cu Carne
Keto Radish and Meat Stew
Yes, with a tweak: omit all flour or starch thickeners. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A unique and seasonal Romanian stew, featuring tender chunks of pork or chicken braised with fresh radishes, onions, and garlic, often finished with a creamy, dill-infused sauce. Modified to omit all high-carb elements.
Key ingredients
Pork or chicken, fresh radishes, onion, garlic, heavy cream, fresh dill, broth, lard or cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit all flour or starch thickeners. Ensure no potatoes or other root vegetables are used. Request plenty of radishes and cream.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Vă rog Tocăniță de Ridichi cu Carne fără făină sau amidon. Fără cartofi sau rădăcinoase. Cu multe ridichi și smântână.
Please prepare the Tocăniță de Ridichi cu Carne without flour or starch thickeners, and no potatoes or root vegetables. With plenty of radishes and cream.
Watch out for
Flour as a thickener. Addition of potatoes or other high-carb root vegetables.
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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