Jagnjetina ispod Sača
Lamb cooked under a Bell
Yes, with a tweak: order 'samo meso, bez krompira i mrkve' (only meat, without potatoes and carrots). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender lamb, slow-cooked for hours under a metal or ceramic 'sač' (bell-shaped lid) covered with hot embers. Traditionally cooked with keto-friendly vegetables, resulting in incredibly succulent and flavorful meat.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (shoulder, leg), salt, pepper, oil, onions, potatoes, carrots, cooking juices.
How to make it keto
Crucially, order 'samo meso, bez krompira i mrkve' (only meat, without potatoes and carrots). Accept only the lamb and its rich cooking juices, specifying minimal onions.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Jagnjetinu ispod Sača bih. Samo meso sa sokom, bez krompira i mrkve. Molim vas, što manje luka.
Jagnjetina ispod Sača, please. Only the meat with its juices, no potatoes or carrots. Please use minimal onion.
Watch out for
Potatoes (major carb source), carrots, large quantities of onions, potential hidden sugars in cooking liquid for caramelization.
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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