Njeguški Popeci
Njeguši Popeci (Stuffed Veal/Pork with Prosciutto and Cheese - Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: the dish is traditionally breaded. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A Montenegrin specialty featuring a thin veal or pork cutlet generously stuffed with Njeguški prosciutto and local cheese, then pan-fried to a golden finish. Prepared without any breading for keto.
Key ingredients
Veal or pork cutlet, Njeguški pršut, Njeguški sir (cheese), eggs (for binding, not breading), cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: The dish is traditionally breaded. You MUST request it to be prepared UNBREADED and WITHOUT FLOUR. Ask for it to be simply pan-fried in butter or oil. Also, omit any potato or starchy side dishes.
Watch out for
High risk of flour and breadcrumbs in the coating. Starchy side dishes (e.g., fries, mashed potatoes) are common accompaniments.
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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