Crnogorska Keto Zakuska
Montenegrin Keto Appetizer Platter
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread, crackers, or cornmeal are served with the platter. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A curated selection of Montenegrin cured meats like Njeguški Pršut, Goveđa Pršuta (dried beef), and local cheeses, alongside olives. Designed to be a low-carb, high-fat starter.
Key ingredients
Njeguški Pršut (pork), Goveđa Pršuta (beef), Njeguški Sir (hard cheese), olives, kajmak (clotted cream), sometimes pickles (check sugar).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no bread, crackers, or cornmeal are served with the platter. Confirm any accompanying pickles or marinated vegetables are low-sugar or vinegar-based.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Molim vas, ovu zakusku bez hleba, krekera ili kačamaka. Potvrdite da su kiseli krastavci ili marinirano povrće sa malo šećera ili na bazi sirćeta.
Please serve this platter without any bread, crackers, or cornmeal. Confirm any pickles or marinated vegetables are low-sugar or vinegar-based.
Watch out for
The most common risk is accompanying bread or crackers. Some preserved vegetables (e.g., roasted peppers or pickles) might contain added sugar. Kajmak and local cheeses are usually safe.
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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