Njegoški stek (bez pohovanja)
Grilled Njegoš Steak (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breading ('bez pohovanja'), grilled or pan-fried with olive oil/butter, and served with a low-carb side like sautéed spinach or chard instead of… About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A large cutlet of pork or veal, typically stuffed with Njeguši prosciutto and local cheese, then grilled or pan-fried without breading. Served with a side of sautéed greens (e.g., chard or spinach) instead of traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Pork/veal cutlet, Njeguši prosciutto, local hard cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, sautéed chard/spinach.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breading ('bez pohovanja'), grilled or pan-fried with olive oil/butter, and served with a low-carb side like sautéed spinach or chard instead of potatoes or rice. Confirm no flour in any sauce.
Watch out for
Breading (MUST be omitted), potential flour in sauces, starchy side dishes (potatoes, rice) often served.
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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