Silgud hapukoorega ja värske tilliga
Baltic Herring with Sour Cream and Fresh Dill (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no dark rye bread is served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Estonian dishes.
What it is
Small, often pan-fried or lightly marinated Baltic herring (silgud), served with a generous dollop of sour cream and fresh dill. A traditional Estonian appetizer, naturally low-carb if served without bread.
Key ingredients
Baltic herring (silgud), butter/oil for frying (if fried), sour cream, fresh dill, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no dark rye bread is served. If marinated herring is used, confirm the marinade is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Palun ilma musta leivata. Kas silgumarinaad on suhkruvaba?
No dark rye bread, please. Is the herring marinade sugar-free?
Watch out for
Traditionally served with high-carb dark rye bread; hidden sugar in some prepared marinated herring.
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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