Borș de Pește Acru (Keto, Fără Cereale)
Sour Fish Soup (Keto, No Grains)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no fermented bran (borș) is used for souring (ask for lemon juice or vinegar instead). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tangy and flavorful fish soup, traditionally soured with fermented bran (borș), but modified for keto using lemon juice or vinegar. It features generous pieces of fish in a clear, herb-infused broth with keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., carp, pike-perch), fish broth, onion, bell pepper, tomato, fresh dill, lovage, lemon juice or vinegar (for sourness), olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no fermented bran (borș) is used for souring (ask for lemon juice or vinegar instead). Confirm no root vegetables (carrots, parsnips) or rice/noodles are added to the soup.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Pentru acrire, vă rog să folosiți lămâie sau oțet, nu borș de cereale. Și fără rădăcinoase, orez sau tăiței în Borș.
For souring, please use lemon juice or vinegar, not fermented bran. And no root vegetables, rice, or noodles in the Borș.
Watch out for
Traditional borș (made from fermented bran), root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, potatoes), rice or pasta, flour thickeners, sugar in broth or tomato.
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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