Ikra (Red/Black)
Caviar (Red or Black)
Yes, with a tweak: request to be served *without* blini, toast points, or bread. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
Exquisite fish roe, typically red (salmon) or black (sturgeon), served as a delicacy. Rich in flavor and nutrients.
Key ingredients
Fish roe (salmon or sturgeon), salt. Often served with butter.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request to be served *without* blini, toast points, or bread. If available, cucumber slices can be a keto-friendly accompaniment. Otherwise, enjoy plain.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Икра, очень важно: подайте без блинов, тостов и хлеба. Если есть, можно с огурцом? Или просто так.
Ikra, critical: serve without blini, toast, or bread. Cucumber slices if possible, otherwise plain.
Watch out for
Served with blini, toast, bread, or high-carb crackers. Hidden sugar in some blini recipes.
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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