Njeguški odrezak (bez prezle)
Njeguši Veal Steak (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'bez prezle' (without breadcrumbs). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A traditional Montenegrin dish featuring a tender veal or pork fillet, generously stuffed with smoked Njeguški pršut (prosciutto) and rich kajmak (clotted cream), pan-fried without breading. Served unbreaded as requested.
Key ingredients
Veal or pork fillet, Njeguški pršut, kajmak, cooking oil/butter, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'bez prezle' (without breadcrumbs). Ask for grilled low-carb vegetables or a simple green salad as a side instead of potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Njeguški odrezak, molim bez prezle. Umesto krompira ili pirinča, mogu li dobiti grilovano nisko-ugljeno hidratno povrće ili zelenu salatu?
Njeguški odrezak, please, without breadcrumbs. Could I get grilled low-carb vegetables or a green salad instead of potatoes/rice?
Watch out for
Standard preparation includes breadcrumbs (must be omitted). Watch for sugary glazes or high-carb side dishes if not explicitly replaced.
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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