Pleskavica na Žaru
Grilled Pleskavica (Meat Patty) with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs are mixed into the meat patty. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
A large, grilled meat patty, a popular dish with Balkan roots, commonly enjoyed in Slovenia. Typically made from a mixture of ground beef and pork, seasoned well and grilled until juicy. Often served plain or stuffed with cheese.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, cheese (if stuffed), olive oil. Served with a side of grilled low-carb vegetables.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no breadcrumbs are mixed into the meat patty. Request no 'lepinja' bread, fries, rice, or traditional ajvar (which can contain sugar). Ask for grilled keto vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers) or a simple mixed salad as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pleskavico prosim brez drobtin v mesu. Brez lepinje, pomfrita, riža in običajnega ajvarja. Namesto tega bi žar zelenjavo ali mešano solato.
For the Pleskavica, no breadcrumbs in the patty, please. No lepinja, fries, rice, or traditional ajvar. I'd like grilled keto vegetables or a simple mixed salad as a side.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in the patty mixture, high-carb sides (lepinja bread, fries, traditional ajvar), sauces with sugar.
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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