Pastrmka na Žaru (Grilled Trout with Blitva or Salad)
Grilled Lake Skadar Trout (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely omit all potato-based sides (including 'blitva sa krompirom'). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Fresh trout, often from Lake Skadar, simply grilled with olive oil and herbs. A staple of Montenegrin cuisine, especially in coastal and lake regions. Typically served with potatoes or blitva sa krompirom (Swiss chard with potatoes).
Key ingredients
Whole trout, olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon, salt, pepper, blitva (Swiss chard) or green salad.
How to make it keto
Absolutely omit all potato-based sides (including 'blitva sa krompirom'). Request plain blitva (Swiss chard cooked with garlic and olive oil) or a simple green salad dressed with oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Pastrmku na Žaru, molim bez krompira i blitve sa krompirom. Želim čistu blitvu ili zelenu salatu sa uljem i sirćetom.
For the Pastrmka na Žaru, please no potatoes or blitva sa krompirom. I'd like plain blitva or a green salad with oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Potatoes are the default side. Blitva is often served with potatoes (blitva sa krompirom), so specify 'plain blitva' or 'blitva bez krompira'.
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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