Svinjski Papci u Saftu (Keto Verzija)
Pork Trotters Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or other starch-based thickeners for the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-cooked pork trotters simmered in a rich, savory sauce with onions, garlic, paprika, and bay leaf until incredibly tender. The keto modification ensures no flour or starchy thickeners are used in the sauce, and it is served without bread or potato.
Key ingredients
Pork trotters, onion, garlic, red paprika, bay leaf, small amount of tomato paste (for color), red wine (optional), water or beef broth, lard or olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or other starch-based thickeners for the sauce. Confirm no sugar is added. Request no bread, potato, or pasta as a side dish.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Svinjski Papci u Saftu, molim bez brašna ili skroba za zgušnjavanje sosa i bez šećera. Bez hleba, krompira ili testenine kao priloga.
For Svinjski Papci u Saftu, no flour or starch thickeners in the sauce, and no sugar. No bread, potatoes, or pasta as a side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or industrial broth, flour/cornstarch used as a thickener, traditional serving with bread or potato.
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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