Keto Balıq Ləvəngisi
Stuffed Fish with Walnut and Onion Paste (No Dried Fruits)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no dried fruits (plums, apricots, raisins) and minimal to no pomegranate molasses or seeds in the walnut-onion stuffing. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole fish (often Kutum or Pike-perch) baked or roasted, stuffed with a flavorful paste of ground walnuts and onions. The traditional recipe often includes dried sour fruits or pomegranate seeds/molasses, which must be excluded or heavily reduced for keto.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Kutum, Pike-perch), walnuts, onions, vegetable oil, salt, pepper. (Crucially, no dried fruits or significant pomegranate molasses in stuffing).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no dried fruits (plums, apricots, raisins) and minimal to no pomegranate molasses or seeds in the walnut-onion stuffing. Confirm no rice or bread is served.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Balıq Ləvəngi, zəhmət olmasa. Nar şirəsi/turşu ləvəngisi az olsun, ya da olmasın. İçinə əlavə şəkər qatılmasın.
Balıq Ləvəngi, please. With less pomegranate/sour paste, or none if possible. And no added sugar in the stuffing.
Watch out for
The stuffing can easily contain dried fruits or significant pomegranate molasses/seeds, which are high in sugar. Even onions in large quantities 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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