Lignje na žaru
Grilled Squid
Yes, with a tweak: ensure it is served without high-carb sides like potatoes (fries or boiled) or rice. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Fresh squid, often lightly marinated with olive oil, garlic, and parsley, then expertly grilled until tender. This is a very popular and authentic dish along the Montenegrin coast.
Key ingredients
Fresh squid, olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure it is served without high-carb sides like potatoes (fries or boiled) or rice. Ask for a simple green salad with oil and vinegar, or grilled zucchini/bell peppers if available.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Lignje na žaru, molim vas bez krompira i blitve sa krompirom. Bez paniranja. Poslužite uz zelenu salatu (ulje/sirće) ili grilovano niskougljenohidratno povrće.
Lignje na žaru: No potatoes, no blitva with potatoes. No breading. Serve with simple green salad (oil/vinegar) or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Typically served with boiled potatoes or french fries. While marinades are usually simple, it's always good to verify no sugar is added.
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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