Punjena Pljeskavica (bez lepinje)
Stuffed Grilled Meat Patty (Pljeskavica, no bread)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request 'bez lepinje' (without flatbread). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A large, seasoned grilled patty of minced meat (beef, pork, or mixed), generously stuffed with melted cheese or rich kajmak. Served traditionally with finely chopped raw onions, but without the accompanying flatbread.
Key ingredients
Minced beef/pork/lamb, cheese (e.g., kashkaval) or kajmak, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cooking oil for grill.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request 'bez lepinje' (without flatbread). Inquire if any breadcrumbs are used as a binder in the meat mix.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Punjena Pljeskavica, molim bez lepinje. Da li se koristi prezla kao vezivo u mesnoj smesi?
Punjena Pljeskavica, please, without flatbread. Are there any breadcrumbs used as a binder in the meat mix?
Watch out for
The lepinja (flatbread) is the main carb risk. As with ćevapi, check for potential breadcrumb binders in the meat, though less common for authentic recipes.
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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