Keto Balıq Ləvəngi (Çörəksiz, Şəkərsiz)
Walnut Stuffed Fish (No Bread, No Added Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breadcrumbs or rice are used in the stuffing. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole baked or fried fish (often Caspian Kutum or carp) generously stuffed with a rich, savory filling of finely ground walnuts, caramelized onions, and sour plum/pomegranate concentrate. Modified to exclude bread and added sugars.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, walnuts, onion, sour plum paste/pomegranate concentrate (sugar-free), salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm no breadcrumbs or rice are used in the stuffing. Emphasize no added sugar in the plum paste or pomegranate concentrate, or ask for minimal use.
Watch out for
Bread or rice in stuffing (must omit), plum paste or pomegranate concentrate often contains significant added sugars (critical to confirm sugar-free or minimal use), higher carb content from generous amount of onions in stuffing.
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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