Popeci (Bez paniranja)
Stuffed Veal/Pork Schnitzel (Unbreaded, Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request the Popeci to be prepared without any breading ('bez paniranja'). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A Montenegrin specialty, traditionally made with thin veal or pork cutlets, stuffed with savory Njeguši ham and creamy Njeguši cheese. It is usually breaded and fried, but for keto, it must be prepared without the breading, pan-fried or grilled instead.
Key ingredients
Veal or pork cutlet, Njeguši ham, Njeguši cheese, olive oil or butter for cooking, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the Popeci to be prepared without any breading ('bez paniranja'). Confirm it will be pan-fried or grilled.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Molim Popeci, bez paniranja. Može li grilovan ili pržen? Bez krompira ili pirinča, molim.
Popeci, please, without breading. Can it be grilled or pan-fried plain? No potatoes or rice, please.
Watch out for
The standard preparation includes heavy breading (flour, egg, breadcrumbs). Ensure no hidden starches are used in the stuffing or binding.
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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