Popeci (Unbreaded Montenegrin Pork/Veal with Prosciutto and Cheese)
Unbreaded Montenegrin Pork/Veal with Prosciutto and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: this dish is traditionally breaded. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Thin cutlets of pork or veal, traditionally stuffed with Njeguški pršut (prosciutto) and Njeguški sir (local hard cheese), then rolled and pan-fried. This version is modified to be served unbreaded.
Key ingredients
Pork or veal cutlets, Njeguški pršut (prosciutto), Njeguški sir (or similar hard cheese like parmesan/pecorino), olive oil/butter for frying, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
This dish is traditionally breaded. You MUST request it 'bez prezle' (without breadcrumbs). Confirm no flour is used on the meat before frying. Ask for keto-friendly sides like grilled vegetables or a green salad instead of potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Popeci bez prezle i brašna, molim. Poslužite sa grilovanim povrćem ili zelenom salatom, bez krompira.
Popeci without breadcrumbs. Please confirm no flour is used. Serve with grilled vegetables or a green salad instead of potatoes.
Watch out for
The dish is traditionally breaded ('prezle'). Often served with mashed potatoes, fries, or rice. Sauces can contain thickeners.
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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