Popeci (Rolovano Teleće Meso sa Pršutom i Sirom)
Rolled Veal with Prosciutto and Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Tender veal cutlets are pounded thin, then rolled with slices of local prosciutto and cheese (often Njeguši cheese), and pan-fried or grilled to a golden finish. A rich and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, Njeguši pršut, Njeguši cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading or flour coating is used on the veal. Request it be pan-fried or grilled simply. Ask for a side of green salad or steamed non-starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Popeci: molim bez pohovanja ili brašna na teletini. Može li se spremiti samo na tiganju ili grilovano? Kao prilog bih zelenu salatu ili bareno povrće.
Popeci: no breading or flour on the veal, please. Can it be simply pan-fried or grilled? For a side, green salad or steamed vegetables.
Watch out for
While traditionally unbreaded, some restaurants might use flour to coat the veal. Sauces, if served, could contain carb risks.
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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