Gebackener Karpfen (unpaniert, ohne Beilagen)
Baked Carp (unbreaded, without sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'Karpfen unpaniert (ohne Panade) und ohne Beilagen'. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Austrian dishes.
What it is
A whole or filleted carp, typically baked until tender and flaky. A traditional dish, especially during holidays. Essential to order it unbreaded ('unpaniert') and without starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Whole carp or carp fillet, butter, lemon, salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., parsley, dill).
How to make it keto
Request 'Karpfen unpaniert (ohne Panade) und ohne Beilagen'. Confirm it's baked/roasted and not deep-fried in a flour-based coating. Ask for simple green vegetables instead of potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Karpfen bitte unpaniert und ohne Beilagen. Ist er gebraten oder gebacken, nicht frittiert? Statt Kartoffeln hätte ich gerne einfaches grünes Gemüse.
Karpfen unpaniert, please, without any sides. Is it baked or roasted, not fried with a coating? Can I have simple green vegetables instead of potatoes?
Watch out for
Flour/breadcrumbs in traditional 'paniert' (breaded) versions, traditional side dishes (potato salad, boiled 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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