Kajmak
Clotted Cream / Cream Cheese Spread
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A luxurious and very rich, creamy dairy product that has a consistency between clotted cream and a fresh, spreadable cheese. It boasts a unique tangy, buttery flavor and is a staple side dish or spread in Montenegrin cuisine.
Key ingredients
Cream (from cow's or sheep's milk), salt.
Optional tweaks
Simply order it as a side dish. Ensure it's not served with bread or other high-carb accompaniments, which is its typical pairing.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Kajmak, molim, kao prilog. Molim vas, bez hleba ili drugih priloga bogatih ugljenim hidratima.
Kajmak, please, as a side. Please ensure no bread or high-carb accompaniments are served with it.
Watch out for
Always served with bread. Traditional preparation contains negligible amounts of sugar from lactose.
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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