Tocăniță de Rinichi (Fără Făină/Cartofi)
Kidney Stew (Keto, No Flour/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust and flavorful stew featuring tender pieces of beef or pork kidney, typically cooked in a savory sauce with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Modified to be keto by omitting flour thickeners and starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef/pork kidneys, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (or tomato paste, minimal sugar), garlic, olive oil, spices (paprika, bay leaf), broth, salt, pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce. Request no potatoes, rice, or other root vegetables. Serve with a simple green salad or pickled vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru Tocănița de Rinichi, vă rog fără făină pentru îngroșare și fără cartofi, orez sau rădăcinoase. Serviți cu salată verde.
For the Tocăniță de Rinichi, please ensure no flour for thickening, and no potatoes, rice, or root vegetables. Serve with a green salad.
Watch out for
Flour as a thickener, sugar in tomato paste or canned tomatoes, excessive onions/peppers, non-keto side dishes (e.g., polenta).
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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