Šprotu plate
Baltic Sprat Platter (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the traditional rye bread accompaniment. About 1.5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Latvian dishes.
What it is
A platter of oily Baltic sprats preserved in oil, often smoked, served with finely sliced red onions and a lemon wedge. Traditionally accompanied by rye bread, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Smoked sprats in oil, red onion, lemon.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the traditional rye bread accompaniment. Ensure sprats are in oil and contain no added sugars or high-carb ingredients in their canning liquid. Confirm no sugary dressings on the onion.
Say this to the waiter (Latvian)
Lūdzu, nepasniedziet rudzu maizi. Apstipriniet, ka šprotes ir eļļā bez cukura vai ogļhidrātiem, un sīpoliem nav cukurotas mērces.
Please omit the rye bread. Confirm sprats are in oil with no added sugar/carbs, and no sugary dressing on the onion.
Watch out for
The main carb risk is the traditional accompaniment of rye bread. Some commercial sprats might have minimal sugar in the oil, but usually negligible. Ensure no high-carb additions to the onion garnish.
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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