Pohovane Tikvice (Bez Brašna, u Jajetu i Parmigiano Koreju)
Fried Zucchini (No Flour, in Egg and Parmesan Crust)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or breadcrumbs in the coating. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slices of fresh zucchini coated in an egg wash and a crust made from grated Parmesan cheese (or similar hard cheese) and then fried until golden and crispy. A delicious keto alternative to traditional breaded zucchini.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, egg, grated Parmesan cheese
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or breadcrumbs in the coating. Confirm use of Parmesan or another keto-friendly cheese for the crust.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Molim Pohovane Tikvice, ali bez brašna ili prezli u premazu. Potvrdite da koristite parmezan ili keto sir za koricu.
I'd like the Pohovane Tikvice, but confirm no flour or breadcrumbs in the coating. Please use Parmesan or a keto-friendly cheese for the crust.
Watch out for
Traditional breading (flour/breadcrumbs) is the main risk. Some restaurants might use vegetable oil high in polyunsaturated fats; request cooking in lard or olive/avocado oil if possible.
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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