Kraški Zrezek (Keto Brez Panade)
Keto Karst Veal Cutlet (No Breading, Stuffed with Prosciutto & Cheese)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly ensure no breading (panada) or flour is used. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
An iconic dish from the Karst region: a tender veal cutlet, meticulously stuffed with local Karst prosciutto and rich hard cheese, pan-fried to perfection without any breading. The natural flavors of the meat, ham, and cheese shine through.
Key ingredients
Veal cutlet, Karst prosciutto, hard cheese (e.g., Kraški sir, Tolminc), butter/olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly ensure no breading (panada) or flour is used. Ask for it to be pan-fried in butter or olive oil. Confirm no high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Prosim brez panade ali moke. Pečeno na maslu ali oljčnem olju. In brez visokoogljičnih prilog.
No breading or flour, please. Pan-fried in butter or olive oil. And no high-carb sides.
Watch out for
The traditional Kraški Zrezek is breaded (paniran). Hidden sugars in cured meats (though usually minimal in high-quality prosciutto). Often served with 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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