Ćevapi / Pljeskavica (Grilled Minced Meat with Keto Sides)
Grilled Minced Meat Skewers (Ćevapi) or Patty (Pljeskavica) with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: mUST request without bread (lepinja/somun) and without any potato or rice sides. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory grilled ground meat (a mix of beef and sometimes lamb/pork), seasoned with spices and onions. Served as small sausages (ćevapi) or a large patty (pljeskavica).
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb/pork, onion, garlic, spices, vegetable oil.
How to make it keto
MUST request without bread (lepinja/somun) and without any potato or rice sides. Ask for plain raw onions and a side of Kajmak if available. Confirm no sugar in any accompanying Ajvar.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Molim Ćevape/Pljeskavicu bez lepinje, krompira i pirinča. Može uz sirov luk i Kajmak? Proverite da li ajvar nema šećera.
I'd like the Ćevapi/Pljeskavica without bread, potatoes, or rice. Can I get raw onions and a side of Kajmak? Please confirm the Ajvar has no sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional bread (lepinja), sugary Ajvar (pepper spread), potato fries or rice as standard sides.
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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