Kuvana Jagnjetina/Govedina (Boiled Lamb/Beef)
Boiled Lamb or Beef with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request 'bez krompira i šargarepe' (without potatoes and carrots). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of boiled lamb or beef, cooked in a savory broth with herbs and vegetables. The keto version excludes root vegetables like potatoes and carrots.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef stewing cuts, water/broth, onions, celery, bell peppers, bay leaf, salt, pepper, olive oil (optional finish). (Potatoes and carrots are traditionally included).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'bez krompira i šargarepe' (without potatoes and carrots). Focus on the meat, the broth, and keto-friendly vegetables like onions, celery, and bell peppers. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Kuvana jagnjetina/govedina bez krompira i šargarepe, molim. Molim vas potvrdite da čorba nije zgušnjavana brašnom.
Kuvana Jagnjetina/Govedina, no potatoes or carrots please. Confirm the broth is not thickened with flour.
Watch out for
Potatoes and carrots, flour or starch as thickeners in the broth.
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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