Meso Ispod Sača (Keto Vegetables)
Slow-Cooked Meat under the Bell with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'bez krompira' (without potatoes). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb, veal, or goat slow-cooked for hours under a metal bell (sač) with a mix of bell peppers, onions, and zucchini, infused with rich meat juices and olive oil. Traditionally served with potatoes, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or veal/goat), olive oil, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, salt, black pepper, herbs (rosemary, bay leaf)
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'bez krompira' (without potatoes). Ask for additional low-carb vegetables like zucchini or extra bell peppers/onions instead.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Meso Ispod Sača, molim vas, bez krompira. Mogu li dobiti više tikvica, paprika ili luka umesto toga?
Meso Ispod Sača, please, without potatoes. Can I get extra zucchini, bell peppers, or onions instead?
Watch out for
Potatoes are a traditional and substantial part of this dish; strict omission is crucial. Some chefs might use a small amount of carrot or other root vegetables for flavor, or occasionally thicken meat juices with flour (less common for sač cooking).
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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