Balıq Ləvəngisi (Sour Fruit Paste Minimized)
Baked Fish Stuffed with Walnuts and Onion (Keto-Considerate)
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal or no sour fruit paste in the stuffing. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole fish (often a white fish like Kutum or Sazan) baked after being stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground walnuts, finely chopped onions, and often a sour fruit paste (e.g., plum, cherry plum, or pomegranate). The fruit paste in the filling is the main concern for carbs.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, walnuts, onion, sour fruit paste (e.g., plum, pomegranate), vegetable oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request minimal or no sour fruit paste in the stuffing. Focus on the walnut and onion mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Balıq Ləvəngisi üçün, içliyə turşunu az və ya heç qoymayın, zəhmət olmasa.
Balıq Ləvəngisi: minimal or no sour fruit paste in the stuffing, please.
Watch out for
The sour fruit paste (plum, pomegranate, etc.) in the stuffing is the main source of carbs due to natural sugars. Walnuts and onions also contribute some carbs.
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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