Popeci (Keto: Bez Pohovanja)
Unbreaded Veal Roulade with Prosciutto & Cheese (Popeci-style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the veal to be prepared without breading ('bez pohovanja'). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish featuring veal fillet stuffed with Njegoš prosciutto and local cheese, typically breaded and fried. For keto, it must be prepared without breading.
Key ingredients
Veal fillet, Njegoš prosciutto, local hard cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the veal to be prepared without breading ('bez pohovanja'). Confirm no flour or other thickeners are used in any accompanying pan sauce.
Watch out for
The breading (pohovanje) is the main carb risk. Ensure no flour is used in any sauce.
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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