Jagnjetina ispod sača (samo meso)
Slow-Cooked Lamb (Sač style, no potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: crucial to request 'samo meso, bez krompira i šargarepe' (only meat, without potatoes and carrots). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Incredibly tender lamb, slow-cooked for hours 'ispod sača' (under a metal bell covered with hot coals), resulting in succulent, fall-off-the-bone meat infused with savory juices and subtle herbs. Served as pure meat, without starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Lamb, minimal onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary.
How to make it keto
Crucial to request 'samo meso, bez krompira i šargarepe' (only meat, without potatoes and carrots). Emphasize no other high-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Jagnjetina ispod sača, molim samo meso, bez krompira i šargarepe. I bez drugog visoko-ugljeno hidratnog povrća.
For the Jagnjetina ispod sača, please serve only meat, without potatoes or carrots. No other high-carb vegetables, please.
Watch out for
The traditional preparation involves cooking with potatoes and carrots. Ensure the restaurant can serve just the meat portion, minimizing exposure to vegetable starches.
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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