Pršuta (Užička / Njeguška)
Cured Ham (similar to Prosciutto)
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, air-dried and often smoked ham, prized for its rich, salty, and savory flavor. A popular appetizer or snack.
Key ingredients
Pork leg, salt.
Optional tweaks
None needed. Ensure no accompanying bread or fruit (melon sometimes served with prosciutto).
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Pršutu, molim, bez hleba i voća.
Pršuta, please, without any bread or fruit.
Watch out for
Accompaniments like bread, fruit (melon). Hidden sugars in curing (unlikely for traditional Pršuta, which is salt-cured).
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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