Odrezak (Biftek/Svinjski kotlet)
Steak / Cutlet (Beef/Pork)
Yes, with a tweak: request the steak/cutlet grilled or pan-fried with only oil/butter, salt, and pepper. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
A grilled or pan-fried steak (biftek for beef, svinjski kotlet for pork chop) or cutlet, often served simply seasoned or with a basic sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin, ribeye) or pork chop/cutlet, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper, herbs (rosemary).
How to make it keto
Request the steak/cutlet grilled or pan-fried with only oil/butter, salt, and pepper. Absolutely no sauces, gravies, or marinades unless you can confirm their keto compatibility. Decline fries (pommes frites), potatoes, or rice. Ask for plain blitva or a large green salad with olive oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Odrezak. Samo na ulju/maslacu, soli i papru. Bez umaka ili marinada. Bez pomfrita, krumpira ili riže. Molim blitvu ili veliku zelenu salatu s uljem i octom.
Odrezak, please. Grilled with just oil/butter, salt, pepper. No sauces, gravies, marinades. No fries, potatoes, or rice. I'd like plain blitva or a large green salad with oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Fries, roasted potatoes, or other potato/rice sides are standard. Creamy, flour-thickened sauces (e.g., mushroom sauce, pepper sauce) are very common. Sweet glazes or marinades. Hidden sugars in spice rubs. Bread served with the meal.
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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