Уха (Прозрачный Рыбный Бульон с Кусками Рыбы)
Clear Fish Broth with Fish Chunks (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, no grains (like barley or rice), and minimal to no carrots or other starchy vegetables. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Russian clear fish soup, prepared with various types of freshwater fish (e.g., pike, perch) or fattier fish like salmon/trout. Simmered with minimal aromatics like onions and fresh herbs, it creates a light yet flavorful broth with tender pieces of fish. No potatoes or starchy root vegetables are included.
Key ingredients
Fish (whole or fillets), water, onions (minimal), bay leaf, black peppercorns, fresh dill, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, no grains (like barley or rice), and minimal to no carrots or other starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Уха, пожалуйста. Без картофеля и без круп — ни перловки, ни риса. Моркови поменьше, или совсем без нее.
Уха, please. No potatoes, no grains like barley or rice. Minimal or no carrots, please.
Watch out for
Addition of root vegetables like potatoes or carrots. Hidden sugars in pre-made fish broths.
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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