Riblja čorba
Montenegrin Fish Soup (No Rice or Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no potatoes, and confirm no flour or other starch is used as a thickener. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful fish soup, often made with various types of freshwater or saltwater fish, cooked in a rich broth with non-starchy vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Crucially, it must be ordered without any traditional additions of rice or potatoes, which are common thickeners/fillers.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., carp, sea bass, mixed fish), fish broth, olive oil, onion, bell peppers, tomato, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no potatoes, and confirm no flour or other starch is used as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Riblja čorba bez brašna ili gustina. Molim vas, bez krompira i šargarepe, samo bistra čorba.
Riblja čorba without flour or cornstarch. Please, no potatoes or carrots, just a clear, brothy soup.
Watch out for
Rice, potatoes, flour thickeners, large amounts of carrots, significant tomato paste (can add 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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