Pljeskavica (sa Keto Prilozima)
Grilled Balkan-Style Meat Patty with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread (lepinja) and no fries. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A large, thick, and well-spiced grilled patty made from ground beef, pork, or a mix. Served without bread and accompanied by a fresh side salad with oil and vinegar, or grilled non-starchy vegetables, ensuring a satisfying keto meal.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork/lamb mix, finely chopped onion, garlic, spices (paprika, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Request no bread (lepinja) and no fries. Ask for a side salad with oil and vinegar, or grilled low-carb vegetables. Confirm no breadcrumbs are used in the patty mix (unlikely for authentic versions).
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Pljeskavicu, molim vas bez lepinje i pomfrita. Poslužite sa salatom (ulje/sirće) ili grilovanim niskougljenohidratnim povrćem. Potvrdite bez prezli u smesi.
For Pljeskavica, please no lepinja or fries. Serve with a side salad (oil/vinegar) or grilled low-carb vegetables. Confirm no breadcrumbs in patty.
Watch out for
Bread and fries are standard accompaniments. Ajvar (if served) can contain sugar or high-carb vegetables.
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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