Mlada teletina ispod sača
Young Veal Cooked Under the Bell
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'samo meso, bez krompira i šargarepe' (only meat, no potatoes and carrots). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender young veal, slow-cooked for hours under a traditional metal bell (sač) covered with hot embers. The meat cooks in its own juices and added fats, becoming incredibly succulent and falling off the bone.
Key ingredients
Young veal, animal fat (lard), salt, pepper, bay leaf. (Often served with potatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers cooked alongside).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'samo meso, bez krompira i šargarepe' (only meat, no potatoes and carrots). Ask for extra rendered fat if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Mlada teletina ispod sača, molim. Samo meso, bez krompira i šargarepe. Može li malo dodatne masnoće?
Mlada teletina ispod sača, please. Only meat, no potatoes or carrots. Can I have extra rendered fat?
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, significant amounts of onions and bell peppers if not requested to be minimized or omitted. Some chefs might add a touch of flour or sugar to enhance browning (uncommon for traditional sač but possible in some commercial settings).
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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