Teletina Ispod Sača (Bez Krompira)
Veal Under the Bell with Keto Vegetables (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask to omit potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Exceptionally tender veal, slow-cooked for hours under a metal or ceramic 'sač' bell covered with hot embers. Similar to the lamb version, it's traditionally prepared with potatoes, carrots, and onions. The keto version eliminates potatoes, allowing the rich veal and slow-cooked low-carb vegetables to shine.
Key ingredients
Veal meat, onion, garlic, spices, bell peppers, cooking oil/fat from veal. *For keto, request to replace potatoes with extra keto-friendly vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or simply more onions and bell peppers.*
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask to omit potatoes. Request additional low-carb vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant if available) or focus solely on the veal and its natural cooking juices.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Teletina Ispod Sača, molim bez krompira. Mogu li dobiti više tikvica, patlidžana, paprika i luka, sa dosta masti?
Teletina Ispod Sača, please no potatoes. Can I have extra zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and onions instead, cooked with ample fat?
Watch out for
Potatoes are a primary traditional ingredient and must be explicitly omitted. Carrots in large quantities. Hidden sugars in rubs/marinades.
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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