Srneći Gulaš (Keto Verzija)
Deer Goulash (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the goulash. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory stew featuring tender venison (deer meat), slow-cooked with a robust blend of onions, minimal carrots, paprika, bay leaf, and juniper berries, often with a splash of red wine. The keto version omits flour or starch as a thickener and is served without starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Deer meat, onion, small amount of carrots, celery, red wine, tomato paste (small amount), red paprika, bay leaf, juniper berries, olive oil or lard, beef broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the goulash. Request no pasta, potato dumplings, or bread as a side. Ask for a side of pickled vegetables or a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Srneći Gulaš, molim potvrdite da nema brašna ili skroba za zgušnjavanje. Bez testenine, krompir knedli ili hleba. Može li kiselo povrće ili zelena salata?
For Srneći Gulaš, confirm no flour or starch thickeners. No pasta, potato dumplings, or bread. Can I have pickled vegetables or a green salad?
Watch out for
Flour/starch used for thickening the stew, significant quantities of high-carb root vegetables, hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauces, traditionally served with pasta, potatoes, or bread.
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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