Kuvana Govedina sa Renom
Boiled Beef with Horseradish (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other high-carb accompaniments. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Gently boiled beef, typically from cuts like brisket or shank, served with a sharp horseradish sauce. A simple, comforting dish focusing on the quality of the meat, modified for keto by omitting starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef (brisket/shank), water, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, fresh horseradish, olive oil, vinegar (optional for sauce).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or other high-carb accompaniments. Ensure the horseradish sauce is simple (horseradish, olive oil, vinegar, salt) and not sweetened or thickened with flour or cream containing thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Kuvanu Govedinu sa Renom, molim vas bez krompira ili skrobnih priloga. Sos od rena da bude jednostavan, bez šećera i bez brašna/zgušnjivača.
For Kuvana Govedina sa Renom, no potatoes or high-carb sides. Horseradish sauce must be simple, unsweetened, not thickened with flour/cream.
Watch out for
Often served with boiled potatoes. Horseradish sauce can sometimes contain sugar or cream that might have thickeners.
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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