Keto Crni Rižot (Lignje sa Crnilom i Karfiol Pirinčem)
Keto Black Ink Squid with Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the iconic Montenegrin black risotto. Squid is cooked in its own ink with garlic, onion, and herbs, served over a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
Key ingredients
Squid, squid ink, olive oil, garlic, onion, white wine (minimal), tomato paste (minimal), spices, cauliflower rice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce and minimal (or no) tomato paste/sugar in the preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Keto Crni Rižot, molim karfiol pirinač umesto običnog. Neka sos bude bez brašna, sa minimalno ili bez paradajz paste/šećera.
For the Keto Crni Rižot, use cauliflower rice, not regular. Please ensure no flour in the sauce, and minimal or no tomato paste/sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional rice (the main risk), tomato paste (can contain sugar), white wine (some residual carbs), onions and garlic.
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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