Kupus s Mesom (Keto Verzija)
Cabbage and Meat Stew (Keto Version, no potato/flour)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, slow-cooked stew featuring tender pieces of meat (often pork, sometimes beef or lamb) and fresh or fermented cabbage. The keto version ensures no potatoes or flour are used for thickening.
Key ingredients
Pork (or beef/lamb), fresh or sour cabbage, onion, red paprika, tomato paste (minimal), lard/oil, water/broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables. Confirm no flour is used for thickening. Ask for minimal tomato paste.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Kupus s Mesom, molim. Bez krompira ili drugog skrobnog povrća. Je li sos zgušnjen brašnom? I sa minimalno paradajz paste.
Kupus s Mesom, molim. Bez krompira ili drugog skrobnog povrća. Molim potvrdite da sos nije zgušnjen brašnom. Sa minimalno paradajz paste.
Watch out for
Potatoes or other starchy vegetables (common in traditional versions). Flour for thickening. High amount of tomato paste or onion.
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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