Jelenje Pečenje
Roasted Venison (without carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no 'lovački sos' (hunter's sauce) that often contains flour or sugar. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
Tender, flavorful roasted venison, a traditional game meat prepared simply with herbs and spices.
Key ingredients
Venison meat (e.g., leg, saddle), lard or oil, salt, pepper, juniper berries, rosemary.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no 'lovački sos' (hunter's sauce) that often contains flour or sugar. Request plain roast, 'bez priloga'.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Jelenje Pečenje bez lovačkog sosa i bez priloga, molim. Želim ga jednostavno, bez sosa.
Jelenje Pečenje without hunter's sauce and no sides, please. I'd like it plain.
Watch out for
Sauces (frequently thickened with flour or sweetened), root vegetables in the roasting liquid, or hidden sugars in marinades. Be specific in your order.
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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