Keptas Karosas, įdarytas spirgučiais ir svogūnais
Fried Crucian Carp, Stuffed with Cracklings and Onions
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole crucian carp, traditionally pan-fried to a golden crisp. The fish is generously stuffed with a savory mixture of rendered pork cracklings and slowly caramelized onions, offering a rich and textural experience.
Key ingredients
Whole crucian carp, pork belly (for cracklings), onions, butter or lard, salt, black pepper, fresh dill or parsley.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breadcrumbs, flour, or other starchy fillers are used in the stuffing or as a coating for the fish. Request no sugar in the caramelized onions.
Watch out for
Hidden flour/breadcrumbs in stuffing or fish coating, potential sugar added to caramelize onions.
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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