Teleća Glava ispod Sača
Veal Head Cooked Under the Bell
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bosnian/Herzegovinian dishes.
What it is
A traditional, rich, and highly prized dish where a whole veal head is slow-cooked for hours under a metal or ceramic 'sač' (bell) covered with hot coals. The meat becomes incredibly tender, gelatinous, and flavorful.
Key ingredients
Veal head, salt, black pepper, garlic, onion (optional), bay leaf, minimal or no vegetables during cooking.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb root vegetables are added during the slow-cooking process. Request only the incredibly tender meat and gelatinous parts, served without any carb-heavy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Za Teleću Glavu ispod Sača, molim vas potvrdite da nema krompira ili drugog korjenastog povrća. Servirajte samo meso i želatinaste dijelove, bez priloga s ugljikohidratima.
For Teleća Glava ispod Sača, please confirm no potatoes or other root vegetables were added. Serve only meat and gelatinous parts, no carb sides.
Watch out for
Inclusion of potatoes or other starchy root vegetables in the slow-cooking process, which is common in some 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.
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