Pljeskavica (Grilled Meat Patty)
Grilled Meat Patty with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request *no lepinja* (flatbread). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A large, flattened grilled patty made from seasoned minced meat (typically a mix of beef, pork, or lamb). Similar to ćevapi but larger, often served with chopped raw onions.
Key ingredients
Minced beef/lamb/pork, salt, pepper, onion, various spices.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no lepinja* (flatbread). You can ask for extra raw onions or a simple side salad (like Kupus Salata without sugary dressing) instead of bread.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Pljeskavicu, molim bez lepinje. Mogu li dobiti više sirovog luka ili običnu Kupus Salatu bez slatkog preliva?
For Pljeskavica, no lepinja, please. Can I have extra raw onions or a plain Kupus Salata instead?
Watch out for
Always served with lepinja (flatbread). Ajvar (pepper spread) can be high in carbs/sugar.
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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