Balıq Levəngisi / Toyuq Levəngisi (Şəkərsiz)
Baked Fish or Chicken with Walnut-Onion Stuffing (Low-Sugar Levengi)
No, skip this one: about 19g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A whole fish (often kutum) or chicken stuffed with a rich, savory filling called levengi, made from ground walnuts, grated onions, and a sour plum paste. The plum paste is the main carb risk. A keto modification requires ensuring a low-sugar or unsweetened plum paste is used, or very little of it. The dish is then baked until tender.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., kutum) or whole chicken, walnuts, onion, unsweetened plum paste (or minimal), salt, pepper, cooking oil.
If you order it anyway
CRITICAL: Inquire about the plum paste (alcha turshusu) and request a low-sugar or unsweetened version, or ask for minimal use. Confirm no rice is added to the stuffing (uncommon but possible variation).
Watch out for
Sugary plum paste (main risk), hidden sugars in marinade.
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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