Kuhaa Voissa
Pike-Perch in Butter with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
Fresh pike-perch fillet pan-fried in generous amounts of butter until golden brown. A simple yet elegant dish focusing on the quality of the fish, traditionally served with potatoes.
Key ingredients
Pike-perch fillet, butter, salt, pepper, fresh dill.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or rice. Ask for steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables (e.g., spinach, green beans) with butter. Confirm no flour dusting on fish or sugary lemon butter sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Saisinko Kuhaa Voissa ilman perunoita tai riisiä? Lisukkeeksi höyrytettyjä vihreitä kasviksia voin kera. Ei jauhotusta tai sokerisia kastikkeita.
I'd like the Kuhaa Voissa without potatoes or rice. Please serve with steamed green vegetables and butter. No flour dusting or sugary sauces, please.
Watch out for
Flour dredging for frying, high-carb side dishes (potatoes, rice), hidden sugars in lemon butter sauces or seasonings.
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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