Balıq Ləvəngisi (Baked Fish with Walnut-Herb Stuffing, No Dried Fruit)
Baked Fish with Walnut and Herb Stuffing (Keto Levengi)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request for NO dried fruits (sour plums, apricots, etc.) in the stuffing mixture. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole fish (often sturgeon or kutum) baked to perfection with a rich, savory stuffing primarily made from finely ground walnuts, sautéed onions, and a generous blend of fresh herbs. Crucially, the traditional dried fruits (sour plums, apricots) must be explicitly omitted to maintain keto-friendliness.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., sturgeon), walnuts, onions, garlic, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, mint), salt, pepper, olive oil/butter.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request for NO dried fruits (sour plums, apricots, etc.) in the stuffing mixture.
Watch out for
Dried fruits (sour plums, apricots, dates) are a common and high-carb component of traditional Levengi 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.
More on the Azerbaijani menuAll 907 Azerbaijani dishes ›
