Kulen Plate
Slavonian Spicy Sausage Platter
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
A traditional platter featuring thick slices of Kulen, a highly prized dry-cured, spicy pork sausage from Slavonia. Often served alongside hard cheeses and occasionally some pickled vegetables. A rich, flavorful starter or light meal.
Key ingredients
Kulen (spicy dry-cured pork sausage), optionally served with mature hard cheese (e.g., Paški sir), gherkins or pickled bell peppers.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread, crackers, or fruit are served with the plate. Confirm any accompanying pickled vegetables are low in sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Kulen Plate bez kruha, krekera i voća. Jesu li kiseli krastavci niskošećerni?
For the Kulen Plate, please serve it without bread, crackers, or fruit. Are the pickled vegetables low in sugar?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in industrially produced kulen (less common in authentic versions but possible), high-carb accompaniments like bread or fruit spreads.
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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