Popeci (Unbreaded Pork with Prosciutto & Cheese)
Unbreaded Pork Stuffed with Prosciutto and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ask for the pork to be prepared 'unbreaded' (bez pohovanja or nepohovano). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A Montenegrin specialty, typically a pork schnitzel (or pounded pork loin) stuffed with Njeguški pršut (prosciutto) and local cheese, then traditionally breaded and fried. For keto, it must be prepared without breading.
Key ingredients
Pork loin, Njeguški pršut, local cheese
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for the pork to be prepared 'unbreaded' (bez pohovanja or nepohovano). It should be pan-fried or grilled without any flour or breadcrumbs. Confirm no high-carb sides will be served.
Watch out for
The dish is traditionally breaded. Ensure it's prepared without breading. Check for high-carb sides like fries or potatoes.
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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