Balıq Ləvəngi (Keto-Modified)
Baked Stuffed Fish with Walnut and Onion
Yes, with a tweak: request no sour plums, barberries, or pomegranate molasses in the ləvəngi stuffing. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fish (often kutum or carp) baked with a rich stuffing called 'ləvəngi'. The stuffing typically consists of finely ground walnuts, fried onions, and sometimes sour fruits like plums or barberries, and pomegranate molasses. For keto, ensure sour fruits and pomegranate molasses are omitted or used minimally.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., carp, kutum), walnuts, onion, butter/oil, salt, pepper, turmeric (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sour plums, barberries, or pomegranate molasses in the ləvəngi stuffing. Confirm no sugar is added to the onion/walnut mixture. The fish itself is keto, the filling needs careful checking.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Balıq Ləvənginin içliyi gavalı, zirinc və narşərabsız olsun. Soğan-qoz qarışığında əlavə şəkər yoxdur, deyil mi?
Balıq Ləvəngi stuffing: no sour plums, no barberries, no pomegranate molasses. Confirm no added sugar in onion/walnut mix.
Watch out for
Sour fruits (plums, barberries), pomegranate molasses (Nardisharab), added sugar in the stuffing or glaze.
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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