Jagnjeće Pečenje
Montenegrin Roast Lamb (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no potatoes* or other starchy vegetables, which are traditionally served with it. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-roasted lamb, often cooked 'ispod sača' (under a metal bell covered with hot coals) or in an oven. The meat is incredibly succulent and flavorful, typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper.
Key ingredients
Lamb, salt, pepper, olive oil/lamb drippings.
How to make it keto
Request *no potatoes* or other starchy vegetables, which are traditionally served with it. Ask for a side of plain blitva (Swiss chard) or spinach cooked with olive oil and garlic.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Jagnjeće Pečenje, molim bez krompira ili skrobnog povrća. Donesite mi blitvu ili spanać samo sa maslinovim uljem i belim lukom.
For Jagnjeće Pečenje, no potatoes or starchy vegetables, please. I'd like plain blitva or spinach with olive oil and garlic.
Watch out for
Potatoes are almost universally served with roast lamb; explicitly confirm omission.
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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