Kaštradina
Boiled Dried Mutton (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, kale, or other high-carb vegetables are added to the boiling liquid or served as carb-heavy sides. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Bosnian/Herzegovinian dishes.
What it is
Traditionally dried and smoked mutton or lamb, rehydrated and slowly boiled until incredibly tender. A hearty and flavorful dish, typically served with simple greens.
Key ingredients
Dried mutton/lamb meat, water, garlic, bay leaf, black pepper. Optional side of blitva or spinach.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, kale, or other high-carb vegetables are added to the boiling liquid or served as carb-heavy sides. Request plain blitva or spinach cooked simply.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Kaštradinu molim bez krompira, kelja ili drugog povrća s visokim udjelom ugljikohidrata. Može li obična blitva ili špinat, jednostavno pripremljeno?
For Kaštradina, no potatoes, kale, or other high-carb vegetables. Please serve with plain blitva or spinach, simply cooked.
Watch out for
Traditional high-carb vegetable accompaniments like potatoes, beans, or certain leafy greens that are higher in net carbs.
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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