Mućkalica (sa niskokaloričnim povrćem)
Montenegrin Meat and Vegetable Stew (Low Carb)
Yes, with a tweak: request limited amounts of higher-carb vegetables like tomatoes and onions, or ensure these are minimal. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful stew made with various grilled meat pieces (often pork or chicken) combined with a rich medley of vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Modified to control carb content.
Key ingredients
Grilled pork/chicken pieces, bell peppers, tomatoes (limited), onions (limited), garlic, paprika, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request limited amounts of higher-carb vegetables like tomatoes and onions, or ensure these are minimal. Crucially, confirm no flour is used to thicken the stew, and no rice or bread is served with it.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Mućkalicu, molim vas minimalno paradajza i luka. Potvrdite da se ne koristi brašno za zgušnjavanje i da nema pirinča ni hleba uz jelo.
For Mućkalica, please use minimal tomatoes and onions. Confirm no flour is used to thicken it and no rice or bread is served on the side.
Watch out for
Large quantities of tomatoes and onions in the stew itself can contribute significant carbs. It can also be served with rice or bread, which must be omitted. Flour can be used as a thickener in some variations.
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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