Baliq Ləvəngisi
Baked Fish Stuffed with Walnuts and Herbs (No Plums/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice in the stuffing. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Whole baked fish (often Kutum or another white fish) stuffed with a savory and tangy mixture of ground walnuts, finely chopped onions, and herbs. The stuffing provides a rich flavor and texture. Traditionally, sour plums are added, but can be omitted or minimized for keto.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Kutum, Branzino), walnuts, onions, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro), butter/oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice in the stuffing. Explicitly request no plums or very minimal for tang, acknowledging the slight carb contribution if used. Confirm no sugar added to the stuffing.
Watch out for
Plums are common in the stuffing (fruit sugar), potential for rice in stuffing, added sugar to balance tang.
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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