Fiš Paprikaš (Keto-style)
Freshwater Fish Stew (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no added noodles, potatoes, or flour-based thickeners. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty freshwater fish stew, typically made with various river fish (carp, pike, catfish) and slow-cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and a generous amount of paprika. For keto, it omits the traditional noodles or potatoes, focusing on the rich, flavorful broth and tender fish.
Key ingredients
Freshwater fish (carp, pike, catfish), onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, hot and sweet paprika, olive oil, white wine, garlic, bay leaf, seasonings.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no added noodles, potatoes, or flour-based thickeners. Confirm no sugar in tomato paste. Ask for extra non-starchy vegetables like spinach or broccoli on the side instead of starchy ones.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Za Fiš Paprikaš, molim vas bez tjestenine, krumpira i brašna. Je li paradajz-pire bez šećera? Mogu li dobiti dodatno neškrobno povrće sa strane?
For Fiš Paprikaš, no noodles, potatoes, or flour. Is tomato paste sugar-free? Can I have extra non-starchy vegetables like spinach or broccoli on the side?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce, flour as a thickener, starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots if added in large amounts), possible added sugar for flavor balance.
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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