Balıq Ləvəngi (Az Erik Sousu ilə)
Baked Stuffed Fish (with Walnut-Onion Stuffing, Reduced Plum Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal to no plum paste/molasses in the stuffing or sauce, as these are high in sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fish (often kutum or carp) baked with a delicious stuffing of ground walnuts, onions, and seasonings. The traditional recipe often includes plum paste or molasses, so for keto, it's crucial to request minimal or no high-sugar plum sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., kutum, carp), walnuts, onion, cooking oil, salt, pepper, herbs, minimal/no plum paste/molasses.
How to make it keto
Request minimal to no plum paste/molasses in the stuffing or sauce, as these are high in sugar. Confirm no rice is used in the stuffing (though less common for fish ləvəngi).
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Balıq Ləvəngisinin içliyinə və ya üzərinə quru meyvələr, narşərab və ya şəkər qatılmasın zəhmət olmasa. İçlik təkcə qoz və soğandan olsun.
For the Balıq Ləvəngisi, please ensure no dried fruits, pomegranate molasses, or sugar in the stuffing or glaze. Just walnuts and onions for the stuffing.
Watch out for
Plum paste/molasses (significant sugar source), potential hidden sugar in walnut mixture, sometimes served with rice.
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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