Pljeskavica bez Hleba
Pljeskavica (Grilled Meat Patty) without Bread
Yes, with a tweak: request 'bez hleba' (without bread) or 'lepinja'. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A large, seasoned grilled meat patty, similar to a hamburger patty but typically made from a mix of ground beef and pork. A very popular dish, usually served in a bun or with flatbread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork (optional), onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika. Served with raw chopped onions.
How to make it keto
Request 'bez hleba' (without bread) or 'lepinja'. Avoid any sauces like ketchup or commercially prepared ajvar that may contain sugar. Stick to the plain meat patty and fresh chopped onions.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Pljeskavicu, molim bez hleba ili lepinje. Bez soseva sa šećerom, kao što su kečap ili ajvar.
For the Pljeskavica, please serve without bread or lepinja. No sauces with sugar like ketchup or ajvar.
Watch out for
The bread/bun is the primary carb risk. Ajvar or other relishes might contain hidden sugars. Verify that no flour is used as a binder in the patty mixture (rare in authentic versions, but possible).
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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