Spišská Pochúťka
Spiš Pork and Mushroom Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or dumplings. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich stew originating from the Spiš region, featuring succulent pieces of pork, mushrooms, and bell peppers in a savory, often slightly creamy paprika sauce. Typically served with rice or dumplings, which must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Pork, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, paprika, cream (sometimes), broth, lard/oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice or dumplings. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour or starch, and has no added sugar. Ask for a side of non-starchy vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Pri Spišskej pochúťke, prosím, potvrdíte, že krémová omáčka je bez múky? Poprosím ju bez knedle, zemiakov alebo ryže ako prílohy.
For the Spišská pochúťka, confirm the creamy sauce has no flour-based thickeners. Please, no dumplings, potatoes, or rice as a side.
Watch out for
Flour/starch used as a thickener in the sauce. Added sugar in the sauce. High-carb traditional sides. Bell peppers and mushrooms contribute some carbohydrates.
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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