Levengi (Çəltiksiz)
Stuffed Fish Levengi (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice is used in the stuffing. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole fish (often kutum or carp) baked with a rich, aromatic filling of finely chopped walnuts, sautéed onions, and a touch of sour plum or pomegranate molasses. The traditional rice component of the filling is omitted.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., carp, kutum), walnuts, onion, pomegranate molasses (minimal for keto), butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no rice is used in the stuffing. Request minimal pomegranate molasses or ensure it's a dry, less sweet version. Confirm no sugar is added to the filling.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Levengi üçün xahiş edirəm içlikdə düyü olmasın və əlavə şəkər qatılmasın. Narşərabı az, ya da quru, az şirin versiyadan istərdim.
For the Levengi, please ensure no rice in the stuffing and no added sugar. Minimal narşərab, or a dry, less sweet version, please.
Watch out for
Rice in stuffing (very common), generous use of pomegranate molasses for sweetness.
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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