Janjeća Rebra u Pećnici
Oven-Roasted Lamb Ribs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are roasted with the ribs. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
Succulent lamb ribs, slow-roasted in the oven until fall-off-the-bone tender, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary. A less common preparation than spit-roasting, focusing on rich flavor.
Key ingredients
Lamb ribs, olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are roasted with the ribs. Confirm no sugary glazes or marinades are used. Request a simple green salad as a side, dressed with oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim janjeća rebra bez krumpira/škrobnog povrća. Bez slatkih glazura/marinada. Zelena salata s uljem/octom kao prilog.
Please roast the lamb ribs without potatoes or starchy vegetables. No sugary glazes or marinades. Serve with a green salad, oil & vinegar.
Watch out for
Often served with potatoes or other root vegetables. Some marinades might contain sugar; confirm simple seasoning.
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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