Popeci (Nehlebljen - Unbreaded)
Montenegrin Unbreaded Stuffed Pork Schnitzel (Keto-Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL: Must be ordered UNBREADED (nehlebljen). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A pan-fried or grilled pork fillet (traditionally veal, but pork is common) stuffed with Njeguši prosciutto and cheese (often kajmak or a local hard cheese), prepared without breading.
Key ingredients
Pork fillet, Njeguši prosciutto, cheese (e.g., Kajmak, hard cheese), olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL: Must be ordered UNBREADED (nehlebljen). Ask for it to be pan-fried or grilled without breadcrumbs or flour. Confirm no sugary sauces are added.
Watch out for
The default preparation is breaded. Hidden sugars in sauces. High-carb side dishes are common.
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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