Pihtije
Pork Aspic
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Serbian savory aspic, Pihtije is made from slow-cooked fatty pork cuts, typically trotters and skin, garlic, and spices, chilled until set into a gelatinous block. It's a naturally high-fat, high-protein dish served cold.
Key ingredients
Pork trotters, pork skin, pork hock/knuckle, garlic, bay leaf, black peppercorns, salt, water.
Optional tweaks
None needed, this dish is inherently keto-friendly.
Watch out for
None, as long as no bread or high-carb side is consumed with it.
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.