Crni Karfiol Rižot (Sa Mastilom Sipe)
Black Cauliflower Risotto (with Cuttlefish Ink)
Yes, with a tweak: this is a direct substitution of cauliflower for rice. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto interpretation of the classic 'Crni Rižot', this dish uses riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice, simmered with cuttlefish ink for its distinctive black color and subtle briny flavor. Enhanced with onions, garlic, and a touch of Parmesan cheese.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower rice, cuttlefish ink, onions, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil
How to make it keto
This is a direct substitution of cauliflower for rice. Confirm with the restaurant that they can prepare a 'risotto' using cauliflower rice, omitting any starchy additions or thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Crni Karfiol Rižot, molim potvrdite da je sa karfiol pirinčem, bez škrobnih dodataka i zgušnjivača.
For Crni Karfiol Rižot, please confirm it's made with cauliflower rice and no starchy additions or thickeners.
Watch out for
Traditional 'Crni Rižot' is high-carb due to rice. Ensure no rice is used. Watch for added sugar in sauces or low-carb substitutions that aren't truly keto (e.g., too much wine not fully evaporated).
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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