Popeci (Unbreaded Montenegrin Pork Rolls)
Montenegrin Pork Rolls with Kajmak & Prosciutto (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish to be prepared without any breading (flour/breadcrumbs). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A hearty Montenegrin specialty featuring pork escalopes rolled with creamy kajmak (clotted cream) and savory prosciutto, pan-fried to golden perfection without breading for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Pork loin, prosciutto, kajmak, olive oil or lard for frying, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the dish to be prepared without any breading (flour/breadcrumbs). Confirm no sugar in the kajmak (rare but check).
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Popeci, molim vas, bez pohovanja (brašna). I potvrdite da kajmak nema šećera.
For the Popeci, it's crucial: please prepare them without any breading. And confirm there is no sugar in the kajmak.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs are a traditional component; hidden sugars in kajmak (unlikely in authentic kajmak but worth confirming).
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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