Pržene Srdele (bez brašna)
Fried Sardines (without Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for them 'bez brašna' (without flour) or 'bez kukuruznog brašna' (without cornmeal). About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
Fresh sardines pan-fried until crispy, seasoned with salt and pepper. Traditionally coated in flour or cornmeal, but easily prepared plain in olive oil for a keto option.
Key ingredients
Fresh sardines, olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon wedges for serving.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for them 'bez brašna' (without flour) or 'bez kukuruznog brašna' (without cornmeal). Specify they should be pan-fried in olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Pržene Srdele bez brašna ili kukuruznog brašna, molim. Pržene na maslinovom ulju.
Pržene Srdele without flour or cornmeal, please. Pan-fried in olive oil.
Watch out for
The traditional preparation involves coating the sardines in flour or cornmeal before frying, adding significant carbs. Ensure the restaurant fries them plain or only in egg wash (if available and keto-friendly).
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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