Brav u mlijeku
Lamb in Milk with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'bez krompira' (without potatoes). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A unique and traditional Montenegrin dish where lamb is slow-cooked in full-fat milk with herbs, resulting in exceptionally tender meat and a rich, creamy, subtly sweet sauce. Modified to be served with keto-friendly vegetables instead of traditional potato accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Lamb (often shoulder or leg), full-fat milk, garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, pepper. Served with steamed or roasted keto vegetables like broccoli or spinach.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'bez krompira' (without potatoes). Ensure no flour or other starches are used to thicken the sauce. Ask for steamed or roasted green vegetables as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Možete li mi potvrditi da sos za Brav u Mlijeku nije zgušnjen brašnom?
Could you confirm if the sauce for Brav u Mlijeku is made without flour?
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common side dish. While milk contains lactose, the slow cooking process and liquid volume mean a typical serving of the meat and sauce will be low in net carbs. However, confirm no additional sugar or flour is added to the sauce.
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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