Жареная Барабуля (без панировки)
Fried Red Mullet (no breading)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no breading, flour, or starch. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
Red mullet, a small, flavorful fish popular in Black Sea regions, pan-fried to a crisp without any flour or breading. Served simply with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Red mullet, olive oil or butter, lemon, fresh dill/parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no breading, flour, or starch. Ensure it's cooked in pure oil or butter, not vegetable shortening blends.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Пожалуйста, рыбу без панировки, муки или крахмала. Приготовьте только на чистом масле или сливочном.
Please prepare the fish without breading, flour, or starch. Cooked only in pure oil or butter.
Watch out for
Breading or flour if not explicitly requested without. Hidden starches in seasoning mixes. Ensure no high-carb side dishes are served.
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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