Raštan sa Suvim Mesom (Keto Modified)
Braised Collard Greens with Smoked Meat
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that no potatoes are included in the stew's preparation. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, traditional stew of collard greens braised with smoked pork (often cured ham or bacon), garlic, and olive oil. Modified to exclude any potato additions.
Key ingredients
Collard greens (raštan), smoked pork (ham/bacon), garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Confirm that no potatoes are included in the stew's preparation. Ensure the smoked meat is not cured with excessive sugar (generally low in traditional Montenegrin smoked meats).
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Raštan sa Suvim Mesom, molim. Proverite da u varivu nema krompira. I da suvo meso nije tretirano sa previše šećera.
Raštan sa Suvim Mesom, please. Please confirm no potatoes are in the stew. And that the smoked meat is not cured with excessive sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes are sometimes added to this dish for bulk. Some smoked meats might have minimal added sugars for curing, but usually negligible.
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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