Заливная Рыба (Кето, без корнеплодов)
Fish Aspic (Keto, No Root Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no carrots, potatoes, or other high-carb vegetables as garnish or in the broth. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
A classic festive dish featuring tender pieces of cooked fish (often pike or carp) suspended in a clear, savory gelatin broth, typically garnished with fresh herbs. Modified to exclude high-carb root vegetables commonly used.
Key ingredients
White fish (pike, carp, cod), fish broth, gelatin, fresh dill, parsley, bay leaf, black peppercorns, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no carrots, potatoes, or other high-carb vegetables as garnish or in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Заливная Рыба: пожалуйста, без моркови, картофеля и других высокоуглеводных овощей, ни в бульоне, ни для украшения.
For Заливная Рыба, please no carrots, potatoes, or other high-carb vegetables, either as garnish or in the broth.
Watch out for
Often garnished with carrots or other root vegetables; potential for hidden sugar in seasoning if not house-made.
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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