Lipeäkala (Keto-Modified)
Lutefisk with Bacon Fat (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no green peas, potatoes, or any flour-thickened sauces. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
A traditional Nordic dish of dried cod or ling, rehydrated in lye solution, then baked or steamed. Served with rich melted butter or crispy bacon fat.
Key ingredients
Lye-treated whitefish (cod/ling), bacon, heavy cream, butter, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no green peas, potatoes, or any flour-thickened sauces. Request extra melted butter or a generous serving of crispy bacon on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Lipeäkala: ei herneitä, perunoita tai jauhoilla sakeutettuja kastikkeita. Extra sulatettua voita tai reilusti rapeaa pekonia lisukkeeksi.
Lipeäkala: no green peas, potatoes, or flour-thickened sauces. Request extra melted butter or a generous serving of crispy bacon on the side.
Watch out for
Almost always served with boiled potatoes and green peas. Often accompanied by a white sauce (bechamel) which contains flour.
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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