Kupus i Meso (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Cabbage and Smoked Meat Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure 'bez krompira ili riže' (without potatoes or rice) and no flour thickeners. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting and hearty Montenegrin stew featuring tender shredded cabbage slow-simmered with generous chunks of smoked pork (e.g., ribs, belly) or beef. Flavored with paprika, garlic, and other spices, prepared without any potatoes, rice, or flour-based thickeners.
Key ingredients
Cabbage, smoked pork ribs/belly or beef, onion (small), garlic, paprika, bay leaf, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure 'bez krompira ili riže' (without potatoes or rice) and no flour thickeners. Confirm smoked meat doesn't have significant added sugars in curing (usually not an issue for traditional smoked meats).
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Kupus i Meso, molim vas bez krompira ili pirinča i bez brašna za zgušnjavanje. Molim vas, proverite da li dimljeno meso nema dodatih šećera.
For the Kupus i Meso, please no potatoes or rice, and no flour thickeners. Confirm the smoked meat has no significant added sugars.
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice are sometimes added. Some smoked meats might have trace sugars from curing. Onions and paprika add some carbs.
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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