Prženi žablji krakovi (bez brašna, s maslinovim uljem i češnjakom)
Fried Frog Legs (without flour, with olive oil and garlic)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical to request 'bez brašna' (without flour) or 'bez paniranja' (without breading). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
Tender frog legs pan-fried until golden, seasoned simply with garlic and parsley. It is essential to ensure they are prepared without flour or any breading.
Key ingredients
Frog legs, olive oil (or other cooking fat like lard), garlic, fresh parsley, salt, pepper. Optional: splash of dry white wine.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical to request 'bez brašna' (without flour) or 'bez paniranja' (without breading). Ask for them simply pan-fried in oil or butter.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Pržene žablje krakove bez brašna ili paniranja, samo pržene na ulju ili maslacu.
I'll have Prženi žablji krakovi. Please serve them without flour or breading, simply pan-fried in oil or butter.
Watch out for
Standard restaurant preparation almost always involves flour for frying. This must be explicitly requested without. Any accompanying sauces should also be checked for sugar/starch.
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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