Печень Трески с Луком
Cod Liver with Onion
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
A classic Russian cold appetizer made from rich, creamy cod liver, often mashed or served in chunks, topped with finely chopped raw or pickled onion and fresh herbs. Drizzled with its own oil.
Key ingredients
Canned cod liver (in its oil), fresh or pickled onion, fresh dill/parsley, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or crackers are served alongside. If pickled onions are used, confirm no added sugar in the pickling brine.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
К Печени Трески с Луком, пожалуйста, без хлеба или крекеров. Если лук маринованный, уточните, пожалуйста, нет ли сахара в маринаде?
For the Печень Трески с Луком, please no bread or crackers. If pickled onions are used, please confirm no added sugar in the brine.
Watch out for
Sugary pickled onions, serving with bread/crackers.
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.