Suho Meso
Smoked Cured Beef (often 'Pastrma')
Yes, with a tweak: order 'bez hljeba' (without bread). About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Bosnian/Herzegovinian dishes.
What it is
Various cuts of air-dried or smoked cured beef, a staple appetizer or snack. Often served thinly sliced, sometimes accompanied by cheese, pickles, and keto-friendly bread alternative.
Key ingredients
Cured beef (e.g., Pastrma), salt, spices.
How to make it keto
Order 'bez hljeba' (without bread). Avoid any sugary additions like certain pickled vegetables or fruit accompaniments (which are rare in traditional servings but possible).
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Suho Meso bih bez hljeba. Molim vas, bez ikakvih slatkih dodataka.
Suho Meso, please, without bread. No sugary additions or fruit accompaniments.
Watch out for
Bread (major carb source), sugary pickles (uncommon for traditional Bosnian, but always worth checking), small amounts of added sugar during curing process (usually minimal).
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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