Ćevapi / Pljeskavica (Keto with Kajmak and Onion)
Grilled Minced Meat Patties/Sausages (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no lepinja (bread). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Grilled, seasoned minced meat (beef, pork, or a mix) formed into small sausages (ćevapi) or a large patty (pljeskavica). Traditionally served with lepinja bread and raw onions. The keto version omits the bread and focuses on the flavorful meat, fresh onions, and a generous dollop of kajmak (Montenegrin clotted cream).
Key ingredients
Minced beef/pork/lamb, salt, pepper, paprika, onion, kajmak.
How to make it keto
Request no lepinja (bread). Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour in the meat mix (usually not for ćevapi, but possible for pljeskavica). Request side of kajmak.
Watch out for
Lepinja (bread); some pljeskavica might contain breadcrumbs; ketchup or other sugary sauces often offered.
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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