Popeci (Nehlebljeno, Keto Stil)
Unbreaded Veal/Pork Stuffed with Prosciutto and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: eSSENTIAL: Request the dish to be prepared completely without breading. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A Montenegrin specialty, typically a veal or pork cutlet stuffed with Njeguš prosciutto and cheese, then breaded and fried. For a keto version, the cutlet is prepared without breading and often pan-fried or baked, allowing the flavors of the meat, prosciutto, and cheese to shine.
Key ingredients
Veal or pork cutlet, Njeguš prosciutto, Njeguš cheese (or similar hard cheese), olive oil/butter for cooking, salt, pepper. Served with a simple green salad.
How to make it keto
ESSENTIAL: Request the dish to be prepared completely without breading. Ensure it is pan-fried in oil/butter or baked.
Watch out for
The traditional breading is the main carb risk. Hidden sugars in potential marinades.
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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