Keto Stuffed Veal Cutlet (Popeci - No Breading)
Keto Stuffed Veal Cutlet with Prosciutto and Cheese (No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: eSSENTIAL: Request NO breading (bez paniranja). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A deconstructed, keto-friendly version of the famous Montenegrin Popeci. Thinly pounded veal cutlet, traditionally stuffed with Njeguški pršut and Njeguški sir, pan-fried without any breading.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, Njeguški pršut (smoked ham), Njeguški sir (smoked cheese), olive oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
ESSENTIAL: Request NO breading (bez paniranja). Ask for it to be pan-fried with butter or olive oil. Confirm no flour or starch is used in any accompanying sauce. Request keto-friendly sides like a plain salad.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Popece bih bez paniranja. Prženo na puteru ili maslinovom ulju. Molim da nema brašna/skroba u sosu. Keto prilog, npr. obična salata.
For Popeci, no breading please. Pan-fry with butter or olive oil. Confirm no flour/starch in sauce. Keto-friendly side, like a plain salad.
Watch out for
The traditional dish is heavily breaded and pan-fried, making breading the primary carb risk. Starchy sides are also common.
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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