Popeci (Unbreaded Montenegrin Pork Cutlets with Prosciutto and Cheese)
Unbreaded Montenegrin Pork Cutlets with Prosciutto and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the dish to be 'bez paniranja' (without breading) and 'bez krompira' (without potatoes/fries). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A variation of schnitzel, featuring tender pork or veal cutlets, typically butterflied and stuffed with Njeguški pršut (prosciutto) and Njeguški sir (cheese). Modified to be served unbreaded and pan-fried.
Key ingredients
Pork or veal cutlet, Njeguški pršut, Njeguški sir, olive oil or butter for frying, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the dish to be 'bez paniranja' (without breading) and 'bez krompira' (without potatoes/fries). Ask for a simple green salad or grilled non-starchy vegetables as an alternative side.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Molim vas Popeci bez paniranja i bez krompira. Može li zelena salata ili grilovano povrće umesto toga?
Please serve the Popeci unbreaded and without potatoes. Can I have a green salad or grilled non-starchy vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Traditionally breaded ('panirano') and fried. Typically served with fries or boiled potatoes. Watch out for accompanying sauces, which might contain thickeners or sugar.
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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