Ovčetina na lešo (bez krumpira)
Boiled Lamb with Olive Oil (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb (often from a fattier cut), gently boiled until succulent and falling off the bone. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes, it's modified by omitting them and often drizzled generously with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (e.g., shoulder, neck), water, olive oil, salt, pepper. Optionally bay leaf or other simple herbs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes. Confirm no root vegetables are included in the boiling process that are then served.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Ovčetinu na lešo, molim bez krumpira. Možete li potvrditi da nema drugog korjenastog povrća?
For Ovčetina na lešo, no potatoes. Please confirm no other root vegetables are served.
Watch out for
Traditional serving with potatoes. Some cooking broths might include root vegetables (carrots) for flavor, which can contribute minimal carbs if eaten, but usually these are discarded.
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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