Tsotatskhali Shemtsvari
Fried Carp
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or breading for frying. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Georgian dishes.
What it is
Freshwater carp, simply fried until crispy. This dish is naturally keto if no flour or minimal flour is used for dusting, and it's cooked in generous oil or butter.
Key ingredients
Whole or filleted carp, olive oil or butter, salt, pepper, lemon wedges.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or breading for frying. Ensure it's cooked in pure oil or butter. Avoid any sauces that may contain sugar or thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Georgian)
ცოტაცხალი შემწვარისთვის, გთხოვთ, ფქვილი ან საფარი არ გამოიყენოთ შესაწვავად. სუფთა ზეთში ან კარაქში შეწვათ. სოუსები შაქრით ან შემასქელებლით არ იყოს.
For Tsotatskhali Shemtsvari, no flour or breading for frying. Cook in pure oil or butter. No sauces with sugar or thickeners.
Watch out for
Commonly dusted with flour before frying in restaurants. Potential for sugary sauces or heavy breading.
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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