Keto Kallamar të Mbushur me Mish Peshku dhe Djathë
Keto Stuffed Calamari with Fish Meat and Cheese (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly state 'pa oriz' (without rice) for the filling. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
Tender calamari tubes generously stuffed with a savory mixture of minced white fish meat, Albanian cheeses (like feta or gjizë), fresh herbs, garlic, and baked in a light, unsweetened tomato sauce. The traditional rice filling is omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Calamari, minced white fish, feta or gjizë cheese, herbs (parsley, dill, mint), olive oil, garlic, minimal unsweetened tomato paste, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly state 'pa oriz' (without rice) for the filling. Confirm no breadcrumbs or other high-carb fillers are used. Request minimal or no sugar in the tomato paste/sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për mbushjen, ju lutem sigurohuni pa oriz, pa bukë thërrime apo mbushës të tjerë me karbohidrate. Gjithashtu pak ose aspak sheqer në salcën e domates.
For the filling, please ensure no rice, breadcrumbs or high-carb fillers. And minimal or no sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional versions contain rice. Tomato paste can contain sugar. Ensure no flour/breadcrumbs in stuffing.
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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