Njeguška šnicla
Njegoš Steak (Stuffed Veal/Pork)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A signature Montenegrin dish featuring a thin cut of veal or pork steak, pounded and then stuffed with Njegoški pršut (prosciutto) and Njegoški sir (a local cheese), often rolled and pan-fried or baked. It's a rich and intensely flavorful main course.
Key ingredients
Veal or pork steak, Njegoški pršut (prosciutto), Njegoški sir (cheese), eggs (for coating), olive oil or butter for cooking.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading or flour is used for coating/frying. While inherently keto-friendly, confirm it's not served with starchy sides like potatoes. Request plain green vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Njeguška Šnicla bez pohovanja, molim. Umesto krompira ili pirinča, da li mogu grilovano ili bareno povrće, ili zelenu salatu?
Njeguška Šnicla without breading, please. Instead of potatoes or rice, could I have grilled or steamed vegetables, or a green salad?
Watch out for
May be coated in flour or served with potatoes. Explicitly confirm no flour breading and request keto-friendly side vegetables instead of starches.
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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