Graavisiika
Cured Whitefish
Yes, keto as served. About 2.5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, cold-cured whitefish, typically seasoned with salt, a small amount of sugar (mostly rinsed off), and fresh dill. Served chilled, it's a delicate and fresh appetizer or light main.
Key ingredients
Whitefish fillet, sea salt, minimal sugar (for curing, mostly rinsed off), fresh dill, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no non-keto accompaniments like bread or potatoes. Ask for a simple side salad (leafy greens, cucumber) with olive oil and vinegar. Confirm no added sugar in any accompanying sauce (e.g., often served with a mustard-dill sauce which can be high in sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Graavisiika ilman leipää tai perunoita. Voisinko saada lisukkeeksi salaatin oliiviöljyllä ja etikalla? Onko kastikkeessa lisättyä sokeria?
For the Graavisiika, please omit bread and potatoes. Can I have a side salad with olive oil and vinegar instead? Please confirm no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Often served with rye bread or boiled potatoes. Any accompanying sauces (e.g., Hovimestarin kastike) can be high in sugar. Curing process uses sugar, though most is rinsed off.
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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