Riba na žaru (bez krompira)
Grilled Fish (without potato/rice side)
Yes, with a tweak: request without potatoes, rice, or other high-carb accompaniments. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole fish (e.g., sea bream, sea bass), grilled simply and drizzled with olive oil and lemon. To make it keto, all starchy sides like potatoes or rice are omitted.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, parsley (garnish).
How to make it keto
Request without potatoes, rice, or other high-carb accompaniments. Ask for a simple green salad (no sugary dressing) or grilled non-starchy vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers) instead.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Molim Vas, Riba na žaru. Bez krompira, pirinča ili drugih priloga sa ugljenim hidratima. Mogu li dobiti zelenu salatu (ulje/sirće) ili grilovano povrće umesto toga?
Riba na žaru, please. No potatoes, rice, or high-carb sides. Simple green salad (oil/vinegar) or grilled non-starchy vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Potatoes, rice, or other starchy sides are standard. Some pre-made marinades may contain sugar. Salad dressings can contain 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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