Ajvar (Keto Verzija, Bez Šećera)
Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Relish (Keto, Sugar-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm with the restaurant that NO ADDED SUGAR is used in their Ajvar preparation, as it's a common ingredient in some versions to balance acidity. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant and rich relish made from slow-roasted red bell peppers and often eggplant, blended with garlic, oil, and salt to a smooth or chunky consistency. A staple accompaniment to many Serbian dishes.
Key ingredients
Roasted red bell peppers, roasted eggplant, garlic, sunflower or corn oil, salt. Sometimes a touch of vinegar.
How to make it keto
Crucially, explicitly confirm with the restaurant that NO ADDED SUGAR is used in their Ajvar preparation, as it's a common ingredient in some versions to balance acidity. Decline any bread served with it.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Ajvar, molim. Potvrdite da nema dodati šećer. I bez hleba, hvala.
I'd like the Ajvar. Please confirm it has no added sugar. Also, no bread, thank you.
Watch out for
Added sugar (very common in commercial and some restaurant preparations), often served with bread. Red peppers and eggplant contain natural sugars and carbohydrates.
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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