Lutefisk
Lye-Treated Whitefish
Yes, with a tweak: omit traditional high-carb sides such as mashed peas, boiled potatoes, and any sweetened mustard sauces. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Norwegian dishes.
What it is
A gelatinous dish made from dried whitefish (usually cod or ling) that has been treated with lye and then rehydrated. It has a unique texture and is often served with rich accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Lutefisk (lye-treated cod or ling), bacon, melted butter, salt.
How to make it keto
Omit traditional high-carb sides such as mashed peas, boiled potatoes, and any sweetened mustard sauces. Request extra crispy bacon and generous melted butter to accompany the fish.
Say this to the waiter (Norwegian)
Vennligst dropp ertestuing, poteter og søtet sennepssaus. Jeg ønsker ekstra sprøstekt bacon og rikelig med smeltet smør.
Please omit mashed peas, potatoes, and any sweetened mustard sauce. I'd like extra crispy bacon and generous melted butter.
Watch out for
Mashed peas (high starch), boiled potatoes, hidden sugar in some pre-made mustard sauces.
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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