Njeguška šnicla (Keto Modified)
Njeguši Stuffed Pork/Veal Cutlet with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breading ('bez prezle') or flour coating. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A specialty from the Njeguši village, this dish features a tender pork or veal cutlet, pounded thin, stuffed with Njeguši prosciutto and local cheese (often kajmak or a hard cheese), then pan-fried or grilled. A rich and flavorful dish, adapted for keto by ensuring no breading and serving with low-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Pork or veal cutlet, Njeguški pršut, Montenegrin cheese/kajmak, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no breading ('bez prezle') or flour coating. Request no starchy sides like potatoes or rice. Ask for grilled vegetables or a simple salad instead.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Njegušku šniclu bih bez prezle ili brašna. Bez krompira ili riže, molim vas. Može li grilovano povrće ili obična salata umesto toga?
For Njeguška šnicla, no breading or flour, please. No potatoes or rice; can I have grilled vegetables or a simple salad instead?
Watch out for
Often pan-fried with breading (prezle). Served with potatoes or fries. Some sauces might contain thickeners.
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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