Raštika
Braised Collard Greens with Smoked Meat
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Bosnian/Herzegovinian dishes.
What it is
Hearty collard greens (raštika) slowly braised until tender with flavorful smoked beef or lamb, garlic, and sometimes a touch of paprika. A deeply traditional and naturally keto-friendly dish that is rich in flavor, nutrients, and healthy fats.
Key ingredients
Collard greens (raštika), smoked beef ribs or smoked lamb neck, onions, garlic, olive oil or lard, paprika, salt, pepper, water/broth.
Optional tweaks
N/A (this dish is naturally keto-friendly). Confirm no added potatoes or flour thickeners, which are not traditional but could be added by some cooks.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Za Raštiku, molim vas potvrdite da nema dodanog krompira ili brašna kao zgušnjivača.
For Raštika, please confirm there are no added potatoes or flour thickeners.
Watch out for
Very low carb risk. The main concern would be potatoes, which are occasionally added by less traditional preparations.
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.