Рибена Плакия (без картофи)
Baked Fish Plakiya (with Onions & Tomatoes, no Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm and ensure no potatoes, rice, or carrots are included. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and rustic baked fish dish, typically made with whole fish or fillets (such as carp, sea bass, or mackerel) baked in the oven with a rich medley of onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh herbs, all generously drizzled with olive oil.
Key ingredients
Whole fish/fillet, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, olive oil, garlic, parsley/dill, white wine (optional), salt, black pepper, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm and ensure no potatoes, rice, or carrots are included. Request extra olive oil. Verify no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Ensure it's not served with any starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
Моля, Рибена Плакия (без картофи). Без картофи, ориз или моркови. С повече зехтин. Без добавена захар в доматения сос и без нишестени гарнитури.
Рибена Плакия (без картофи), please. No potatoes, rice, or carrots. Extra olive oil. No added sugar in the tomato sauce, and no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Natural carbohydrates from onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers; ensure no added sugar to the sauce. Traditionally served with potatoes or bread, which must be omitted.
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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