Pečena Prepelica
Roasted Quail
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Bosnian/Herzegovinian dishes.
What it is
Whole roasted quail, a delicate and lean game bird, seasoned simply with salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme). Roasted until the skin is crisp and the meat is tender and juicy.
Key ingredients
Whole quail, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breading, stuffing (which often contains rice or bread), or sugary glazes are used. Request it served plain or with a simple lemon wedge.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Molim vas, bez pohovanja, punjenja ili slatke glazure na prepelici. Poslužite je čistu, ili s kriškom limuna.
Please, no breading, stuffing, or sugary glaze on the quail. Just served plain, or with a lemon wedge.
Watch out for
High-carb stuffings, glazes, or accompanying sauces. Restaurants might attempt to serve with potato or grain-based sides.
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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