Keto Popeci (unbreaded)
Unbreaded Popeci (Stuffed Veal Cutlet)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO BREADING ('bez paniranja'). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A keto-modified version of the popular Montenegrin dish. Typically, a veal (or pork) cutlet is stuffed with Njeguški pršut (prosciutto) and Njeguški sir (cheese), then traditionally breaded and fried. For keto, it is prepared without the breading, pan-fried or baked to golden perfection.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, Njeguški pršut, Njeguški sir, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO BREADING ('bez paniranja'). Ensure it is pan-fried or baked without any flour, breadcrumbs, or other starchy coatings.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Popeci bez paniranja, molim vas, prženi na maslinovom ulju ili puteru. Poslužite uz običnu zelenu salatu.
I'd like the Popeci without breading, pan-fried in olive oil or butter. Please serve with a simple green salad.
Watch out for
The traditional version is always breaded; strict instruction to omit breading is absolutely essential. Confirm no flour is used in the cooking process.
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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