Savusiika
Smoked Whitefish
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
Whole whitefish (siika) or fillets, traditionally hot-smoked to perfection over alderwood. A staple of Finnish summers, often served simply with a knob of butter and lemon.
Key ingredients
Whitefish (Coregonus lavaretus), salt, smoke (typically alderwood).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary glazes are used during the smoking process or when serving. Request no carby sides like potatoes, rye bread, or sweet sauces. Serve with lemon and perhaps some fresh dill.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Vahvistatteko, ettei Savusiian kanssa käytetä sokerikuorrutusta? Ei perunoita, ruisleipää tai makeita kastikkeita. Vain sitruunaa ja tuoretta tilliä, kiitos.
Please ensure no sugary glazes are used with the Savusiika. No potatoes, rye bread, or sweet sauces. Just lemon and fresh dill, please.
Watch out for
Sometimes commercial smoking might involve sugar to enhance flavor/crust, carby sides (potatoes, rye bread), sweet dipping sauces.
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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