Goveja Pljuča na Kislo (Keto)
Sour Beef Lungs (Keto Version)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or starch-based thickeners for the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional offal dish, beef lungs are cooked in a tangy, creamy sauce. The keto version omits traditional flour-based thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef lungs, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, onions, bay leaves, black pepper, salt, beef broth (ensure no sugar or thickeners).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or starch-based thickeners for the sauce. Confirm the broth used is free of added sugars and thickeners. Avoid potato or bread sides.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pri Govejih Pljučih na Kislo: Brez moke ali škroba v omaki, jušna osnova naj bo brez dodanega sladkorja. Prosim, brez krompirja ali kruha.
For Goveja Pljuča na Kislo: No flour or starch in the sauce, no added sugars in the broth. Please, no potato or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Flour/roux as a thickener, potential hidden sugars in commercial broths, served with high-carb sides (dumplings, 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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