Gebratener Karpfen
Fried Carp
Yes, with a tweak: request the carp be pan-fried *without* flour (ohne Mehl). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A traditional fish dish, especially common around holidays in southern Germany. Carp is often pan-fried, sometimes floured, until crispy. The meat is firm and flavorful.
Key ingredients
Carp, cooking oil (or butter/lard), salt, pepper, lemon. Traditionally, dredged in wheat flour.
How to make it keto
Request the carp be pan-fried *without* flour (ohne Mehl). Ask for no potato sides (Kartoffeln) or bread. A simple side salad or steamed non-starchy vegetables would be a good choice.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Karpfen bitte ohne Mehl braten. Keine Kartoffelbeilagen oder Brot, bitte. Dazu einen einfachen Salat oder gedämpftes Gemüse.
Can I have the Karpfen pan-fried without flour? No potato sides or bread, please. A simple side salad or steamed vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Flour dredging (can be significant for a whole or large piece of fish), traditional potato sides. Some restaurants might serve it with a sweetened sauce.
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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