Sarde in Saor (Senza Farina e Uvetta)
Venetian Marinated Sardines with Onions and Pine Nuts (No Flour or Raisins)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure sardines are not floured before frying. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Venetian dish featuring fresh sardines, lightly pan-fried (without flour) and then marinated in a sweet and sour mixture of caramelized onions and pine nuts. Serve as an antipasto or light meal.
Key ingredients
Fresh sardines, white onions, olive oil, white wine vinegar, pine nuts, salt, pepper, bay leaves.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure sardines are not floured before frying. Request no raisins. Confirm no added sugar to the onion marinade beyond natural caramelization.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Le Sarde in Saor, per favore senza farina per le sarde e senza uvetta. E che non ci sia zucchero aggiunto nella marinatura delle cipolle.
For the Sarde in Saor, please ensure the sardines are not floured, and no raisins. Also, no added sugar in the onion marinade.
Watch out for
Flour coating on sardines, sugar in the marinade, raisins if not explicitly omitted.
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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