Popeci (Unbreaded Veal Rolls with Kajmak and Prosciutto)
Unbreaded Veal Rolls with Kajmak and Prosciutto
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request unbreaded (bez pohovanja). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
Popeci are traditionally breaded veal cutlets stuffed with Njeguški pršut (smoked ham) and kajmak (clotted cream), then fried. The keto version omits the breading to make it low-carb.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, Njeguški pršut, kajmak, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request unbreaded (bez pohovanja). Ask to pan-fry in butter or olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Popeci bez pohovanja, molim. Molim vas pržite ih na puteru ili maslinovom ulju.
Popeci unbreaded, please, and pan-fried in butter or olive oil.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is the breading (pohovanje). Ensure no starchy sides are served.
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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