Teleća jetrica na roštilju s lukom i peršinom (bez priloga)
Grilled Veal Liver with Onions and Parsley (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'bez priloga' (without sides) such as polenta, potatoes, or bread. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of veal liver, quickly grilled and often served with sautéed onions and fresh parsley. A nutrient-dense and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Veal liver, olive oil (or other cooking fat), onions, fresh parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'bez priloga' (without sides) such as polenta, potatoes, or bread. Ensure the onions are simply sautéed and not caramelized with added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Teleća jetrica na roštilju s lukom i peršinom bez priloga. Molim Vas, neka luk bude samo pirjan, bez šećera.
Teleća jetrica na roštilju s lukom i peršinom. No sides. Onions simply sautéed, not caramelized with sugar, please.
Watch out for
Onions contribute carbs, especially if caramelized with sugar. Liver itself contains some glycogen (carbs), but typically remains keto-friendly in reasonable portions.
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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