Jagnjetina ispod sača (Bez Krompira)
Slow-Cooked Lamb Under the Bell (with Keto Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes ('bez krompira'). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb, slow-cooked for hours under a metal bell ('sač') covered with hot coals, allowing the meat to become exceptionally soft and flavorful in its own juices. Traditionally served with potatoes, this keto modification ensures it is served only with the succulent lamb and its cooking juices, or with a selection of low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and limited onion/carrot.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, bell peppers, zucchini, onion (small amount), carrots (small amount), garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes ('bez krompira'). Ask for low-carb vegetables instead of potatoes, or simply the lamb by itself. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the pan juices.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Jagnjetina Ispod Sača, molim bez krompira. Mogu li dobiti više tikvica, patlidžana, paprika i luka, sa dosta masti?
Jagnjetina Ispod Sača, please no potatoes. Can I have extra zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and onions instead, cooked with plenty of fat?
Watch out for
Potatoes are the traditional accompaniment. Limit onions and carrots in accompanying vegetables as their carb content can add up in large portions. Occasionally, a small amount of flour might be used to thicken pan juices.
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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