Ceptas reņģes
Pan-fried Sprats / Herring
Yes, with a tweak: request NO flour or breading whatsoever. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Latvian dishes.
What it is
Small, whole sprats or herring, pan-fried until crispy.
Key ingredients
Sprats/herring, salt, black pepper, cooking oil (e.g., rapeseed oil, butter).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO flour or breading whatsoever. Ask for cooking in butter or lard if possible. Ensure no starchy side dishes (e.g., potatoes) or sugary sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Lūdzu, Ceptas reņģes bez miltiem vai panējuma. Ja iespējams, cept sviestā vai speķī. Bez cieti saturošām piedevām un bez saldām mērcēm.
For Ceptas reņģes, please no flour or breading. Cook in butter or lard if possible. No starchy sides or sugary sauces.
Watch out for
Flour coating (traditional), starchy sides (potatoes), potential sugary 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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