Ćevapi
Ćevapi (Grilled Minced Meat Sausages) with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no lepinja (bread) and no ajvar. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Small, finger-shaped grilled sausages made from seasoned minced meat (commonly beef, lamb, or a mixture). The keto modification means it's served without the traditional lepinja (flatbread) and high-carb ajvar (pepper relish).
Key ingredients
Minced beef/lamb/pork, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, baking soda (optional). Served with chopped raw onion and a simple cabbage salad.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no lepinja (bread) and no ajvar. Opt for plain chopped raw onion, or a simple oil-and-vinegar dressed cabbage salad as a side. Confirm no flour or breadcrumbs are used as fillers in the meat mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Ćevape molim vas bez lepinje i ajvara. Može samo seckani luk ili kupus salata sa uljem i sirćetom. I potvrdite da nema brašna ili prezli u mesu.
Ćevapi, absolutely no lepinja or ajvar. Please serve with plain chopped raw onion or a cabbage salad with oil and vinegar. Confirm no flour or breadcrumbs in the meat.
Watch out for
Lepinja (bread); ajvar (often contains sugar); hidden flour/breadcrumbs in the meat mixture; sugary sauces.
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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