Ćufte (Bez Hleba/Pirnča, u Keto Sosu)
Keto Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (No Breadcrumbs/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request meatballs made 'bez hleba/pirinča' (without bread/rice). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory meatballs typically made from minced pork and/or beef, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Modified for keto by ensuring no breadcrumbs or rice are used as binders in the meatballs and the sauce is sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Minced pork/beef, egg, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika. Sauce: Crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, salt, pepper, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request meatballs made 'bez hleba/pirinča' (without bread/rice). Confirm the tomato sauce is made 'bez šećera' (without sugar) and no flour is used to thicken it.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Ćufte: Molim vas da budu bez hleba i pirinča. Potvrdite da paradajz sos nema šećera i da nije zgušnjen brašnom.
Ćufte: Please make them without bread or rice. Confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar and is not thickened with flour.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or rice in meatballs are very common. Sugar and flour are often added to restaurant tomato sauces. Onions contribute carbs.
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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