Ćevapi i Pljeskavica (Bez priloga hleba/krompira)
Grilled Beef & Pork Patties (No Bread/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial to request 'bez hleba' (without bread) and 'bez krompira' (without potatoes/fries). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Grilled seasoned minced meat, shaped into small rolls (ćevapi) or a large patty (pljeskavica). A staple of Montenegrin cuisine. The meat itself is keto-friendly, but traditional servings include bread and fries.
Key ingredients
Minced beef and/or pork, onions, garlic, spices (paprika, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial to request 'bez hleba' (without bread) and 'bez krompira' (without potatoes/fries). Ask for a side of raw chopped onions or a simple green salad instead.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Ćevapi i Pljeskavica bez hleba i krompira, molim. Poslužite uz seckani luk ili zelenu salatu.
Ćevapi i Pljeskavica without bread or potatoes, please. Serve with raw onions or a simple green salad.
Watch out for
Always served with bread (lepinja) and often fries. Ajvar (pepper spread) can contain sugar. Ensure no added binders in the meat patties that might contain flour or breadcrumbs.
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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