Joues de Veau Braisées (Keto Modified)
Braised Veal Cheeks (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request omission of potatoes, carrots, or peas from the braise. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
Succulent veal cheeks slow-braised until exceptionally tender in a rich, savory broth. Modified for keto by ensuring no starchy vegetables (like potatoes or carrots) or flour-based thickeners are used in the braising liquid. Served with non-starchy green vegetables such as sautéed spinach or green beans.
Key ingredients
Veal cheeks, olive oil, onions, garlic, celery, tomato paste (minimal), beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper, non-starchy vegetables (e.g., spinach, green beans).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request omission of potatoes, carrots, or peas from the braise. Confirm no flour or other carb-based thickeners are used in the sauce. Request keto-friendly green vegetable sides.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لـ Joues de Veau، من فضلك استثنِ البطاطا والجزر والبازلاء. تأكد أن الصلصة خالية من الطحين أو أي مكثفات نشوية، وقدمها مع خضار خضراء مناسبة للكيتو.
For the Joues de Veau, please omit potatoes, carrots, and peas. Confirm no flour or carb thickeners in the sauce, and serve with keto-friendly green vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often include carrots, potatoes, or flour to thicken the sauce. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or processed broths. Starchy side dishes (e.g., couscous, bread) must be avoided.
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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