Keptas ežys (žuvies) su sviestu
Fried Ruffe Fish with Butter
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Lithuanian dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish featuring small freshwater Ruffe (ežys) fish, pan-fried in generous amounts of butter until golden and crispy. Valued for its delicate, sweet flesh, often served simply seasoned.
Key ingredients
Whole ruffe fish, butter, salt, black pepper, lemon wedge (optional).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or breading is used for frying the fish.
Watch out for
Risk of flour/breading for frying. Explicitly request 'be džiūvėsėlių' (without breadcrumbs).
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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