Siļķe ar krējumu un sīpoliem
Herring with Sour Cream and Onions
Yes, with a tweak: ensure NO potatoes, which are a very common accompaniment. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Latvian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Salted or pickled herring fillets, served with a generous dollop of rich sour cream and thinly sliced fresh onions, often with fresh dill.
Key ingredients
Salted herring fillets, full-fat sour cream, red onion, fresh dill.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure NO potatoes, which are a very common accompaniment. Confirm that the sour cream is plain and unsweetened, and that the herring brine itself doesn't contain excessive sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Lūdzu, Siļķe ar krējumu un sīpoliem bez kartupeļiem. Lūdzu, pārbaudiet, vai krējums ir bez cukura un siļķes marināde nav pārāk salda.
For Siļķe ar krējumu un sīpoliem, please, no potatoes. Confirm the sour cream is plain, unsweetened, and the herring brine has no excessive sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes (the most traditional pairing), hidden sugar in some pickled herring brines, potential sugar in sour cream preparations, large amounts of onion (adds up).
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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