Njeguški pršut
Njeguši Prosciutto (Smoked Ham)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A celebrated dry-cured, smoked ham originating from the Njeguši region, known for its distinct flavor achieved through a traditional curing and smoking process. It is typically served thinly sliced as a cold appetizer.
Key ingredients
Dry-cured pork leg, sea salt, natural smoke.
Optional tweaks
Ensure it is served without bread, melon, or other high-carb accompaniments. It's often served plain or with olives, which are keto-friendly.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Njeguški pršut, molim, bez hleba, dinje ili drugih priloga bogatih ugljenim hidratima.
Njeguški pršut, please, without bread, melon, or other high-carb accompaniments.
Watch out for
Typically served with bread. Sometimes presented with melon, figs, or sweet preserves that add significant carbs.
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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