Silkės užkandis su sūrio ir kiaušinių užtepėle
Herring Appetizer with Cheese and Egg Spread
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory spread made from finely chopped herring fillets, mixed with creamy cheese (like farmer's cheese or cream cheese), hard-boiled eggs, dill, and a touch of onion. Traditionally served with bread, but perfectly keto on its own or with low-carb crackers.
Key ingredients
Herring fillets, farmer's cheese (or cream cheese), hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, onion, mayonnaise (restaurant style often contains sugar), sour cream, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar in mayonnaise or sour cream. Request without bread or high-carb crackers.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in mayonnaise or sour cream. Omission of bread is crucial.
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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