Keto Balıq Ləvəngi
Baked Whole Fish Stuffed with Walnut and Onion
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no fruit/plum paste (lavaşana) in the filling, use lemon/sumac for tartness.' Confirm no sugar in any marinades. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole baked fish (often Kutum or Carp) traditionally stuffed with a savory and slightly tart mix of ground walnuts, sautéed onions, and spices. The keto version omits or minimizes the traditional sour fruit paste (like plum paste) to reduce carbs, relying on lemon or sumac for tartness.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., carp, kutum), walnuts, onions, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'no fruit/plum paste (lavaşana) in the filling, use lemon/sumac for tartness.' Confirm no sugar in any marinades.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Keto Balıq Ləvənginin içliyinə lavaşana əlavə etməyin. Turşuluq üçün limon və ya sumaq istifadə edin. Marinadlarda şəkər olmamasını təsdiqləyin.
For Keto Balıq Ləvəngi, please no lavaşana in the filling; use lemon or sumac for tartness. Confirm no sugar in marinades.
Watch out for
Traditional recipe includes plum paste (lavaşana) which is high in carbs. Walnuts and onions contribute 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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