Montenegrin Sir (Various local cheeses)
Montenegrin Cheese Platter
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A delightful selection of Montenegrin local cheeses, which may include hard, semi-hard, or fresh varieties made from cow's, sheep's, or goat's milk. Often served as an appetizer to showcase regional dairy traditions.
Key ingredients
Various local cheeses (e.g., Njeguški sir, Kolašinski sir, Pljevaljski sir), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ask for the cheese platter without bread, crackers, or any fruit preserves/honey. Olives, if offered, are a great keto-friendly addition.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Montenegrin Sir, molim, bez hleba, krekera, džemova i meda. Masline su u redu.
Montenegrin Sir platter, please. No bread, crackers, fruit preserves, or honey. Olives are fine.
Watch out for
Usually served with bread, crackers, or sometimes fruit (like grapes or figs) or sweet accompaniments such as honey or jams.
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.