Popeci (Pork Cutlet Stuffed with Pršut and Cheese, no breading)
Popeci (Stuffed Pork Cutlet, Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'bez pohovanja' (without breading). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A very popular dish featuring a pounded pork cutlet, often stuffed with Njeguši pršut and cheese, then pan-fried. This keto version is prepared without breading and served with keto-friendly sides.
Key ingredients
Pork cutlet, Njeguši pršut, kajmak or local cheese, eggs (for binding if not breaded), cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'bez pohovanja' (without breading). Ask for grilled vegetables (grilovano povrće) or a simple green salad (miješana salata) dressed with olive oil and vinegar instead of potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Popeci bez pohovanja, molim. Umesto krompira, dajte mi grilovano povrće ili miješanu salatu sa uljem i sirćetom.
Popeci without breading, please. I'd like grilled vegetables or a green salad with oil and vinegar instead of potatoes.
Watch out for
Breading, flour dusting (confirm no), high-carb sauces, traditional potato/rice sides. Similar to Njeguški Steak.
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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