Kokoška na Varivu (Keto Modifikacija)
Stewed Chicken with Braised Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish to be prepared without potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Serbian preparation where chicken pieces are slowly stewed with a medley of non-starchy seasonal vegetables such as cabbage, kale, spinach, and bell peppers. This keto-modified version ensures all high-carb root vegetables are excluded, focusing on the rich flavors of the chicken and braised greens.
Key ingredients
Chicken (whole or cuts), cabbage, kale, spinach, bell peppers, onions, garlic, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika.
How to make it keto
Request the dish to be prepared without potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. Verify that no flour is used as a thickener for the stew.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Kokoška na Varivu, molim bez krompira, šargarepe ili drugog skrobnog korenastog povrća. Potvrdite da se ne koristi brašno za zgušnjavanje.
Kokoška na Varivu, please prepare without potatoes, carrots, or starchy root vegetables. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often include potatoes or carrots. Flour-based thickeners might be used in some restaurant preparations.
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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