Janjeće Sarmice
Lamb Offal Patties/Rolls
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as binders. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional dish made from minced lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs, spleen) mixed with herbs and spices, often formed into small patties or sometimes wrapped in caul fat and then baked or pan-fried.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs, spleen), onion (small amount), garlic, eggs, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, olive oil/butter, lamb internal fat.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as binders. Confirm preparation is just meat, herbs, and egg.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Za Janjeće Sarmice, molim vas potvrdite da nema prezle ni brašna kao veziva, samo meso, začini i jaje.
For Janjeće Sarmice, confirm no breadcrumbs or flour as binders, just meat, herbs, and egg.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or flour used as binders in the patties. Served with high-carb sides (e.g., rice pilaf).
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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