Sudžuk
Pan-fried/Grilled Cured Beef Sausage
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
A spicy, dry-cured sausage, typically beef-based (sometimes mixed with lamb or pork), often sliced and pan-fried or grilled until slightly crispy. Popular as a meze (appetizer).
Key ingredients
Cured beef (sometimes mixed with pork/lamb), fat, various spices (paprika, cumin, garlic, salt, chili flakes), cooking oil for frying.
Optional tweaks
No modifications typically needed for the dish itself. Simply refuse any bread or high-carb accompaniments that may be offered.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Sudžuk, molim. Bez hleba i bilo kakvih priloga sa ugljenim hidratima.
I'll have the Sudžuk. Please, no bread or any high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Usually served with bread, but the sausage itself is generally very low-carb. Ensure no hidden sugars in curing process or spices.
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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