Montenegrin Stuffed Veal/Pork Cutlet (Unbreaded)
Veal or Pork Cutlet Stuffed with Prosciutto and Cheese (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'bez pohovanja' (without breading). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A Montenegrin specialty where veal or pork cutlets are stuffed with Njeguši prosciutto and local cheese (like Njeguški sir), then pan-fried. The traditional version is breaded, but for keto, it must be served unbreaded.
Key ingredients
Veal or pork cutlet, Njeguši prosciutto, Njeguši cheese, olive oil or butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'bez pohovanja' (without breading). Ask for it to be pan-fried with olive oil or butter.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Montenegrin Stuffed Veal/Pork Cutlet, molim vas bez pohovanja. Ispržite na maslinovom ulju ili puteru.
For the Montenegrin Stuffed Veal/Pork Cutlet, please prepare it without breading. Pan-fry it with olive oil or butter.
Watch out for
The traditional breading is a significant carb risk and must be avoided. Ensure no sugary sauces are added.
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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