Popeci (Unbreaded Stuffed Pork Cutlet)
Stuffed Pork Cutlet (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish to be prepared 'bez pohovanja' (without breading/crumbing). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A Montenegrin signature dish featuring a tender pork or veal cutlet generously stuffed with local Njeguši prosciutto and Montenegrin cheese, pan-fried without any breading.
Key ingredients
Pork cutlet, Njeguši pršut (prosciutto), Montenegrin cheese (e.g., Njeguški sir), olive oil/butter for cooking, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the dish to be prepared 'bez pohovanja' (without breading/crumbing). Confirm no flour is used in any stuffing or sauce (though typically it's just cheese and prosciutto).
Watch out for
Breading is the traditional preparation for Popeci; potential hidden fillers in the cheese or prosciutto in less authentic versions.
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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