Gebakken Zeetong
Pan-fried Sole (Meunière style)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour for dredging the fish (ask for it to be pan-fried plain in butter). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Belgian dishes.
What it is
A whole sole fish, typically lightly dusted with almond flour and pan-fried in butter, often served with lemon and parsley. Usually accompanied by Roasted Keto Vegetables.
Key ingredients
Sole fish, butter, lemon, parsley, (flour for dredging).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no flour for dredging the fish (ask for it to be pan-fried plain in butter). Request no potatoes, frites, or rice. Ask for a side of steamed green vegetables (e.g., green beans, asparagus, spinach) with butter.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Gebakken Zeetong graag naturel gebakken in boter, zonder bloem. Geen aardappels, friet of rijst. Graag gestoomde groene groenten met boter.
Gebakken Zeetong, pan-fried plain in butter, no flour. No potatoes, fries, or rice. Steamed green vegetables with butter instead.
Watch out for
Flour for dredging (major risk), potatoes/frites/rice (omitted), hidden sugars in some vegetable preparations.
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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