Njeguški stek
Njeguši Steak (Pork steak stuffed with prosciutto and cheese)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A signature dish from the Njeguši area, consisting of a pounded pork steak (or sometimes veal) generously stuffed with local Njeguški pršut and cheese (often a firm local cheese or kajmak), then pan-fried or grilled.
Key ingredients
Pork steak (or veal), Njeguški pršut, local Montenegrin hard cheese or kajmak, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request no high-carb sides (e.g., 'bez krompira' for potatoes, 'bez riže' for rice). Ask for a simple side salad with olive oil and vinegar, or grilled low-carb vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Njeguški stek, molim, bez krompira i riže. Umesto toga, može li jednostavna zelena salata sa uljem i sirćetom?
Njeguški stek, please, no potatoes or rice. Can I have a simple side salad with oil and vinegar instead?
Watch out for
Often served with potatoes (fries or boiled), rice, or creamy sauces that may contain thickeners or hidden sugars. Some marinades could also contain sugar.
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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