Pljeskavica
Grilled Meat Patty
Yes, with a tweak: order 'bez somuna' (without flatbread) and 'bez ajvara' (without ajvar). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A large, flattened grilled patty made from a mixture of seasoned ground meats (typically beef, pork, or lamb), similar to a burger but usually wider and spicier. Served traditionally in a lettuce wrap with various toppings.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork/lamb, onion, paprika, salt, pepper, oil for grilling, raw onion (for garnish).
How to make it keto
Order 'bez somuna' (without flatbread) and 'bez ajvara' (without ajvar). Request only the grilled meat patty with raw onion.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Pljeskavicu bih, molim vas, samo meso sa sirovim lukom. Bez somuna i bez ajvara.
Pljeskavica, please, just the patty with raw onion. No somun, no ajvar.
Watch out for
Somun (flatbread), ajvar (contains peppers, eggplant, and often a small amount of sugar), potential breadcrumbs in the meat mixture, large quantity of raw onion.
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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