Keto Popeci (Ne-panirani punjeni svinjski odrezak)
Keto Stuffed Pork Cutlet (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request it unbreaded (bez paniranja) and pan-fried or baked (prženo na tavi ili pečeno). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A Montenegrin specialty, typically breaded and fried. This keto version features a pounded pork or veal cutlet stuffed with Njeguški pršut (prosciutto) and kajmak, then pan-fried or baked without breading.
Key ingredients
Pork (or veal) cutlet, Njeguški pršut, kajmak, olive oil/lard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request it unbreaded (bez paniranja) and pan-fried or baked (prženo na tavi ili pečeno). Ensure no starchy sides like potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Keto Popeci, molim bez paniranja. Prženo na tavi ili pečeno, i bez skrobnih priloga, kao što je krompir.
Keto Popeci, please, unbreaded. Pan-fried or baked, and no starchy sides like potatoes.
Watch out for
The breading is the primary carb risk. Ensure no flour is used for thickening any accompanying sauce or starchy sides.
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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