Balıq Buğlaması
Steamed Fish with Vegetables
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish (often sturgeon or other white fish) gently steamed or simmered in a light broth with tender onions, ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, and a generous amount of fresh herbs. It's a delicate, flavorful, and inherently light stew-like dish.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., sturgeon, kutum), onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro), lemon juice, salt, pepper, vegetable oil.
Optional tweaks
Request no rice or bread to be served alongside the dish.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Balıq Buğlaması sifariş edirəm. Zəhmət olmasa, içinə kartof və ya digər nişastalı tərəvəzlər əlavə etməyin.
For the Balıq Buğlaması, please ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Side dishes like rice or bread, heavy use of tomatoes which can add up in carbs, potential hidden sugars in tomato sauce if not freshly made.
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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