Peka (Lamb/Veal/Octopus)
Meat or Octopus Cooked Under the Bell
Yes, with a tweak: order the peka without potatoes (krumpir). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional dish where meat (lamb or veal) or octopus is slow-cooked for hours under a heavy, bell-shaped lid (peka) covered with embers, resulting in incredibly tender meat/seafood.
Key ingredients
Lamb, veal, or octopus, olive oil, onions, bell peppers (small amount), garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, order the peka without potatoes (krumpir). Confirm that no other high-carb root vegetables (like large quantities of carrots or parsnips) are used. Emphasize wanting just the meat/octopus and minimal low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Peku bez krumpira. Molim potvrdite da nema drugih korjenastih povrća s puno ugljikohidrata. Samo meso/hobotnica i malo povrća.
I'd like the Peka without potatoes. Please ensure no other high-carb root vegetables are used. Just the meat/octopus and minimal low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditionally, potatoes are a major component. Large portions of onions, carrots, bell peppers, or other root vegetables cooked with the meat can significantly increase carb count. Hidden sugars in rubs or sauces (rare for traditional peka 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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