Tochitura Romaneasca
Romanian Mixed Meat Stew
No, skip this one: about 21g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A hearty traditional Romanian stew featuring various cuts of pork (often loin, liver, and sausage), often served with a fried egg and brine cheese. Traditionally comes with creamy mashed cauliflower.
Key ingredients
Pork meat (various cuts), pork liver (optional), smoked sausage or bacon, garlic, onion, tomato paste, white wine (optional), herbs (dill, parsley), spices, salt, pepper, cooking oil (lard/sunflower). Served with a fried egg and brânză de burduf (sheep or cow brine cheese).
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request to omit mamaliga (polenta). Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce base. Ask for minimal onion.
If you order it anyway, say this (Romanian)
La Tochitură, vă rog fără mămăligă. Sosul de roșii să nu aibă zahăr adăugat, iar ceapa să fie minimă.
For Tochitura, please omit the mamaliga. Can you confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce and minimal onion?
Watch out for
Mamaliga (omitted), tomato paste/sauce (often contains sugar), onion quantity (restaurants use a lot), wine (small amount, but possible sugar).
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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