Keto Gefilte Fish
Keto-Modified Ground Fish Patties
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breadcrumbs, matzo meal, or sugar. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Israeli dishes.
What it is
A traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, keto-modified to remove high-carb binders. Savory ground fish patties (typically carp or whitefish) are mixed with onions, eggs, and keto-friendly binders, then simmered in a flavorful fish broth, often served chilled.
Key ingredients
Ground fish (carp/whitefish), eggs, onion, minimal celery, almond flour/psyllium husk (binder), dill, salt, black pepper, fish broth, minimal carrots (for broth flavor).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breadcrumbs, matzo meal, or sugar. Confirm the binder used is keto-friendly (e.g., almond flour, psyllium husk). Ask for minimal carrots to be included in the cooking process.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
ל-Keto Gefilte Fish, בבקשה בלי פירורי לחם, קמח מצה או סוכר. באיזה חומר קשירה משתמשים? ובבקשה עם מינימום גזר בבישול.
For Keto Gefilte Fish: No breadcrumbs, matzo meal, or sugar. What binder is used? Minimal carrots in cooking please.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes use breadcrumbs/matzo meal and sometimes sugar. Carrots are often used heavily in broth and can add carbs.
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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