Ćevapi / Pljeskavica
Grilled Minced Meat Sausages / Patty
Yes, with a tweak: order without lepinja (flatbread), fries (pommes frites), or ajvar (roasted red pepper spread, often contains sugar). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
Ćevapi are small, grilled minced meat sausages, while Pljeskavica is a larger, flat, round patty made from similar seasoned ground meat (often beef, lamb, and/or pork mixture).
Key ingredients
Ground beef, lamb, and/or pork, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika (optional).
How to make it keto
Order without lepinja (flatbread), fries (pommes frites), or ajvar (roasted red pepper spread, often contains sugar). Request only the grilled meat, and ask for a side of raw onions (if desired) and/or a green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Ćevape/Pljeskavicu. Bez lepinje, bez pomfrita, bez ajvara. Samo meso, molim. Može li malo sirovog luka i/ili zelena salata?
I'd like Ćevapi/Pljeskavica. No lepinja, no pommes frites, and no ajvar. Just the grilled meat, please. Can I get a side of raw onions and/or a green salad?
Watch out for
Lepinja (flatbread) is always served. Ajvar often contains sugar and substantial carbs from peppers. Fries are a common side. Large portions of raw onion can add up. Some recipes might use breadcrumbs in the meat mixture (less common in authentic versions but possible).
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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