Unbreaded Popeci (Teleće meso sa Pršutom i Sirom)
Unbreaded Veal with Smoked Ham and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: request no breading at all. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A keto adaptation of the famous Montenegrin dish. Thin veal cutlets are pounded, stuffed with Njeguški pršut (smoked ham) and cheese (often Njeguški sir), then pan-fried without breading, ensuring a rich, savory, and naturally low-carb meal.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlets, Njeguški pršut, Njeguški sir (or similar cheese), olive oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRUCIAL: Request no breading at all. Confirm it is pan-fried in oil or butter. Ensure no sugary marinades are used.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Popeci, molim, bez ikakvog paniranja. Prženi na ulju ili puteru, i molim vas, bez slatkih marinada.
Popeci, please, absolutely no breading. Pan-fried in oil or butter, and no sugary marinades, please.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is the traditional breading, which must be explicitly omitted. Check for any sugary marinades.
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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