Japraci (Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Minced Meat (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure NO RICE in the minced meat filling. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Similar to Sarma, Japraci are smaller cabbage rolls, often made with fermented cabbage leaves, stuffed with minced meat and simmered in a savory sauce. The keto version completely omits the traditional rice from the filling.
Key ingredients
Fermented cabbage leaves, minced beef/pork (or mixed), onions, garlic, paprika, olive oil, optional passata/tomato paste (check sugar), bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure NO RICE in the minced meat filling. Confirm the sauce is not sweetened or thickened with flour. Request a dollop of kaymak or sour cream if available.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Japraci bez pirinča i bez brašna/gustina u sosu. Molim bez hleba ili krompira kao priloga.
Please ensure Japraci are made without rice and no flour/cornstarch in the broth. Serve without bread or potato sides.
Watch out for
Rice in the filling, sugary tomato sauce, flour thickeners in the sauce.
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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