Meso ispod sača (keto verzija)
Meat and Keto Vegetables Cooked 'Under the Bell' (Peka Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request the complete omission of potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Montenegrin slow-cooked dish where meat (lamb, veal, or goat) is cooked for hours 'under the bell' (sač). For a keto version, the potatoes are replaced with low-carb vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and cabbage, allowing them to absorb the rich, savory juices of the tender meat.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or veal/goat), onion, garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, cabbage, carrots (minimal), olive oil, bay leaf, rosemary, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the complete omission of potatoes. Ensure only keto-friendly vegetables are used as a side, such as zucchini, eggplant, or cabbage. Confirm no flour-based thickeners are used in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Meso ispod sača bih bez krompira, molim. Prilog samo keto povrće, npr. tikvice ili patlidžan, i bez brašna u sosu.
For Meso ispod sača, no potatoes, please. Only keto vegetables like zucchini or eggplant, and no flour thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a fundamental component of the traditional dish. Ensure they are fully replaced with low-carb alternatives. Be mindful of larger quantities of carrots or other higher-carb root vegetables.
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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