Njeguški steak
Njeguš Steak (Pork Stuffed with Prosciutto and Cheese)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A signature Montenegrin dish featuring a tender pork fillet, butterflied and stuffed with savory Njeguš pršut (smoked ham) and local hard cheese (often Njeguški sir), then pan-fried or grilled.
Key ingredients
Pork fillet, Njeguš pršut, local hard cheese (e.g., Njeguški sir), olive oil/butter, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request without any carby sides (e.g., potatoes, rice) or sweet sauces. Ensure it's cooked in high-fat oil or butter.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Njeguški steak: Molim vas, bez ugljenohidratnih priloga (krompir, pirinač) i slatkih soseva. Neka bude pečen na ulju ili puteru sa dosta masti.
Njeguški steak: No carby sides (potatoes, rice) or sweet sauces. Please ensure it's cooked in high-fat oil or butter.
Watch out for
Accompaniments like potatoes or creamy/sugary sauces. Some chefs might use breading if not specified.
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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