Chiftele din Pește (Fără Pesmet)
Fish Patties (No Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'fără pesmet' (without breadcrumbs). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory pan-fried patties made from ground white fish, typically seasoned with fresh dill, onion, and garlic. Crucially modified to exclude breadcrumbs as a binder, using eggs instead to maintain a keto profile.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., pike, hake, cod), onion, garlic, fresh dill, fresh parsley, egg, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'fără pesmet' (without breadcrumbs). Confirm that eggs are used as the binder. Ensure they are pan-fried in keto-friendly oil (e.g., olive oil) and served with a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Chiftele din Pește, vă rog fără pesmet. Confirmați că se folosesc ouă ca liant și sunt prăjite în ulei de măsline. Cu salată verde simplă.
For the Chiftele din Pește, please no breadcrumbs. Confirm eggs as binder and fried in olive oil. Served with a simple green salad.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or flour used as a binder, high-carb side dishes (e.g., mashed potatoes, rice).
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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