Punjena Teleća Prsa (Keto Verzija, Bez Hleba)
Stuffed Veal Breast (Keto Modified, Bread-Free Stuffing)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request a bread-free stuffing. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional festive dish where a pocket is cut into a veal breast and filled. The keto version replaces the classic bread-based stuffing with a savory, rich mixture of ground meat (e.g., pork or veal), eggs, herbs, and cheese (such as a hard or soft Serbian cheese), then slow-roasted until tender.
Key ingredients
Veal breast, ground pork/veal, eggs, hard cheese (kačkavalj), fresh herbs (parsley), onions, garlic, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request a bread-free stuffing. Ensure no flour or other starches are used in the stuffing or for thickening pan juices. Request no high-carb side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Punjena Teleća Prsa, molim vas, punjenje neka bude bez hleba, brašna i skroba. Nema brašna u sosu. Molim bez priloga sa puno ugljenih hidrata.
For Punjena Teleća Prsa, please ensure the stuffing is bread-free and contains no flour or starch. No flour in pan juices. No high-carb side dishes.
Watch out for
Traditional stuffing contains breadcrumbs. Some chefs might use flour in a pan sauce. Hidden sugars in rubs.
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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