Jagnjeći Gulaš
Keto Lamb Goulash (without Potatoes or Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request that no flour or starch is used for thickening. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful stew made with tender lamb pieces, slow-cooked in a rich sauce typically flavored with paprika, onions, and bell peppers. The keto version omits any flour-based thickening and high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (in moderation), garlic, paprika, bay leaf, beef broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request that no flour or starch is used for thickening. Explicitly ask for no potatoes, pasta, or bread as sides. Can be served with plain kajmak or a small green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Jagnjeći Gulaš bez brašna ili skroba za zgušnjavanje. Bez krompira, testenine ili hleba kao priloga. Može sa kajmakom ili malom zelenom salatom.
For the Jagnjeći Gulaš, please no flour or starch for thickening. No potatoes, pasta, or bread as sides. Kajmak or a small green salad is fine.
Watch out for
Flour/starch used for thickening, potatoes/pasta/bread as sides. Tomatoes contribute some carbs, ensure moderation.
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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