Teleća Šnicla (Pan-pržena, Nebreznirana)
Pan-Fried Veal Cutlet (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request the veal cutlet to be unbreaded ('bez brašna i prezli'). About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Bosnian/Herzegovinian dishes.
What it is
A tender veal cutlet, pounded thin and pan-fried simply with salt and pepper in butter or olive oil until golden brown. The traditional breading is omitted for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, butter or olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon wedge.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the veal cutlet to be unbreaded ('bez brašna i prezli'). Ensure it's cooked in butter or olive oil, not hydrogenated vegetable oils. Ask for low-carb sides like grilled asparagus or sautéed mushrooms instead of potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Za Teleću Šniclu, molim vas bez brašna i prezli. Pripremite na puteru ili maslinovom ulju. Mogu li dobiti grilovane šparoge ili sotirane gljive umjesto krompira/riže?
For Teleća Šnicla, please prepare it unbreaded, 'bez brašna i prezli'. Cook in butter or olive oil. Can I have grilled asparagus or sautéed mushrooms instead of potatoes/rice?
Watch out for
Traditional breading (flour, breadcrumbs). Served with high-carb side dishes like potatoes or pasta. Flour-thickened sauces.
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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