Varză Călită cu Carne
Braised Cabbage with Pork
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to sweeten the cabbage or tomato sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slow-cooked, tender braised cabbage with pieces of pork (often smoked bacon or pork belly) and sometimes tomatoes, onions, and spices.
Key ingredients
Cabbage, pork (belly/shoulder), smoked bacon, onion, tomato paste, paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaf, lard/oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to sweeten the cabbage or tomato sauce. Request minimal onion and no flour for thickening. Omit any side of polenta/bread.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Varză Călită, vă rog fără zahăr în varză sau sos. Ceapă minimă, fără făină. Fără mămăligă sau pâine.
For Varză Călită, please no sugar in cabbage or sauce. Minimal onion, no flour. No polenta or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Added sugar, excessive onion, flour thickener, high-carb sides (polenta). Tomato paste can add some 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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