Pljeskavica
Pljeskavica (Grilled Meat Patty) with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no lepinja (bread) and no ajvar. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A large, seasoned grilled meat patty, similar to a hamburger but often denser and more flavorful with traditional spices. The keto version is served without the customary lepinja (flatbread) and high-carb ajvar (pepper relish).
Key ingredients
Minced beef/pork/lamb mix, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper. Served with chopped raw onion and a simple cabbage salad.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no lepinja (bread) and no ajvar. Choose plain chopped raw onion or a simple oil-and-vinegar dressed cabbage salad as a side. Confirm no flour or breadcrumbs are used as fillers in the meat mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Pljeskavicu molim vas bez lepinje i ajvara. Može samo seckani luk ili kupus salata sa uljem i sirćetom. I potvrdite da nema brašna ili prezli u mesu.
Pljeskavica, absolutely no lepinja or ajvar. Please serve with plain chopped raw onion or a cabbage salad with oil and vinegar. Confirm no flour or breadcrumbs in the meat.
Watch out for
Lepinja (bread); ajvar (often contains sugar); hidden flour/breadcrumbs in the meat mixture; sugary sauces.
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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