Ќебапи (Kebapi)
Grilled Minced Meat Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no bread (lepinja), no fries, and no ajvar or urnebes on the side (due to high sugar/carb content). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Macedonian dishes.
What it is
Flavorful grilled cylinders of seasoned minced meat, usually a mix of beef and pork, a staple of Macedonian grilling.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, finely minced onion (optional, often strained out), garlic, paprika, salt, pepper. Cooked with olive oil for grilling.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no bread (lepinja), no fries, and no ajvar or urnebes on the side (due to high sugar/carb content). Ask for plain sliced white cheese (sirene) or kajmak if desired and available.
Say this to the waiter (Macedonian)
Ќебапите без лепиња, без помфрит и без ајвар или урнебес. Може ли наместо тоа рендано сирење или кајмак, ако имате?
For the Ќебапи, no lepinja, no fries, and no ajvar or urnebes. Can I have plain sliced sirene cheese or kajmak instead?
Watch out for
Always served with lepinja (bread), fries, and high-carb condiments like ajvar (roasted red pepper relish with sugar) or urnebes (spicy cheese spread, sometimes with bread).
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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