Balıq Levengi (Baked Fish Stuffed with Walnut and Onion, No Fruit Paste)
Baked Fish Stuffed with Walnut & Onion (No Fruit Paste)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'no fruit paste' (albukhara/lavashana) in the stuffing. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole fish (often Kutum or Sturgeon) baked with a savory and rich stuffing of ground walnuts, finely chopped onions, and herbs. This keto-friendly version explicitly omits the traditional sour plum or fruit paste (albukhara) that often adds sweetness and carbs.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Kutum, Sturgeon), walnuts, onions, fresh herbs (cilantro, dill), garlic, salt, pepper, cooking oil/butter.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ask for 'no fruit paste' (albukhara/lavashana) in the stuffing. Confirm no sugar is added to the filling.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Balıq Ləvəngi xahiş edirəm. İçliyinə lavaşana kimi meyvə pastası qatılmasın. Zəhmət olmasa, içliyə şəkər əlavə edilmədiyini təsdiqləyin.
Balıq Ləvəngi, please. Crucially, no fruit paste like lavashana in the stuffing. And please confirm no sugar is added to the filling.
Watch out for
The main risk is the fruit paste (albukhara/lavashana) which is high in sugar. Ensure strict omission.
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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