Jagnjeća kiselica
Lamb Sour Soup (Keto, without starch)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour, rice, or other starches are used for thickening. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional hearty and sour lamb soup, often made with lamb meat or offal, seasoned with vinegar or fermented cabbage juice, and sometimes thickened with egg yolk and sour cream.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat/offal, lamb broth, sour cream, egg yolk, vinegar or fermented cabbage juice, onions (small amount), garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour, rice, or other starches are used for thickening. Ensure minimal root vegetables. Request extra sour cream for fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Jagnjeća kiselica, molim. Potvrdite da nema brašna, pirinča ili skroba za zgušnjavanje. Minimalno korenastog povrća. Dodatno pavlake, molim.
Jagnjeća kiselica, please. Confirm no flour, rice, or starches for thickening. Minimal root vegetables. Extra sour cream, please.
Watch out for
Flour or rice used as a thickener; excessive root vegetables (carrots, potatoes); added sugar in some preparations.
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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