Sibulaga Praetud Heeringas (Paneerimata)
Fried Herring with Onion (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading or flour is used on the herring fillets. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Estonian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh Atlantic herring fillets (distinct from smaller Baltic herring), pan-fried until crispy and golden brown, typically served with a generous topping of sautéed onions. A simple yet beloved Estonian preparation.
Key ingredients
Atlantic herring fillets, onion, butter/oil for frying, salt, pepper, fresh dill (optional garnish).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no breading or flour is used on the herring fillets. Confirm that no sugar is added during the onion preparation. Request keto-friendly sides such as a crisp green salad, fresh cucumber slices, or steamed green vegetables, instead of typical potato sides.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Palun ärge kasutage heeringal paneeringut ega jahu. Palun ärge lisage sibulatele suhkrut. Lisandiks soovin rohelist salatit või kurki, ilma kartulita.
No breading or flour on herring. No sugar for onions. Green salad or fresh cucumber as a side, no potatoes.
Watch out for
Breading or flour is often used for fried fish. Added sugar to onions for quick caramelization is a possibility in restaurants. Onions contain moderate carbs, so a very large serving adds up.
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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