Popeci (bez pohovanja)
Montenegrin Escalope (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish be prepared *without any breading*. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A specialty from Montenegro, traditionally a veal or pork fillet stuffed with Njeguški pršut (prosciutto) and kajmak or cheese, then breaded and fried. For a keto version, the dish is prepared without breading, pan-fried or grilled to a golden finish, preserving its rich, savory core.
Key ingredients
Veal (or pork) fillet, Njeguški pršut, kajmak (or matured cheese like Montenegrin sir), olive oil/lard for cooking, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the dish be prepared *without any breading*. Ensure no flour is used for dredging. Confirm no carby side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Popeci molim bez pohovanja i brašna. Takođe, molim bez ugljenohidratnih priloga.
For Popeci, please prepare it without breading or flour. No carby side dishes, please.
Watch out for
The traditional breaded coating is the main carb risk. Watch out for carby side dishes.
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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