Bravčový Paprikáš (Bez Halušiek)
Pork Paprikash (No Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: request no dumplings (halušky) or pasta sides. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and creamy stew made with tender pieces of pork shoulder, seasoned generously with high-quality paprika and simmered in a luscious sauce, typically finished with sour cream. This keto-friendly version is served without the traditional flour dumplings.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder, onions, lard/oil, high-quality paprika, sour cream, beef broth, garlic, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no dumplings (halušky) or pasta sides. Confirm that the sauce is not thickened with flour (zátrepka). If root vegetables are part of the base, ask to minimize them.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Bravčový Paprikáš prosím bez halušiek, knedlí alebo cestovín. Potvrďte, že omáčka je bez múky. Namiesto toho poprosím varenú nízkosacharidovú zeleninu.
For the Bravčový Paprikáš, no halušky, knedle, or noodles. Confirm the sauce is flour-free. Can I have steamed low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Flour thickeners in the sauce are a common risk. The dish is almost always served with high-carb sides like dumplings (halušky) or pasta. Minimal root vegetables might be used for flavor in the stew base.
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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