Silkė su svogūnais ir grietine
Herring with Onions and Sour Cream
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'be bulvių' (without potatoes). About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular cold appetizer featuring rich, salty herring fillets, typically marinated in oil, topped with thinly sliced raw or lightly pickled onions, and a generous dollop of full-fat sour cream or a mix of sour cream and mayonnaise.
Key ingredients
Herring fillets, onion, sour cream (or mayonnaise), oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, dill.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ask for 'be bulvių' (without potatoes). Confirm herring marinade doesn't contain significant sugar (most traditional ones are oil/vinegar based).
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Silkės su svogūnais ir grietine prašau be bulvių. Prašau patvirtinti, kad silkės marinatas be didelio cukraus kiekio.
Silkė su svogūnais ir grietine, please, without potatoes. Please confirm the marinade contains no significant sugar.
Watch out for
ALWAYS served with boiled potatoes (HIGH CARB), which must be omitted. Some herring marinades can contain a small amount of sugar. Onions contribute some carbs.
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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