Njeguški Sir i Kajmak
Njeguši Cheese and Kaymak
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Njeguški sir is a distinctive Montenegrin hard or semi-hard cheese, often salty and full of character. Kajmak is a rich, creamy dairy product similar to clotted cream or crème fraîche, boasting a very high fat content. Served together as an appetizer or side.
Key ingredients
Cow/sheep milk, rennet, salt (for cheese); cow milk (for kajmak).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or other high-carb accompaniments are served. Best enjoyed plain or with olives/prosciutto.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Njeguški Sir i Kajmak molim bez hleba i priloga sa puno ugljenih hidrata.
Njeguški Sir i Kajmak, please serve without bread or high-carb accompaniments.
Watch out for
Always served with bread in traditional settings.
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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