Жареная Сельдь (без панировки)
Pan-Fried Herring (No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for it without any breading or flour. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
Whole herring, pan-fried to a crisp golden finish. A simple and flavorful preparation of a popular Russian fish.
Key ingredients
Whole herring, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower or olive), salt, black pepper. Served with fresh dill and lemon.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for it without any breading or flour. Ensure only oil, salt, and pepper are used for cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Жареную Сельдь, пожалуйста, без панировки и муки. Приготовьте, пожалуйста, только на масле, с солью и перцем.
I'd like the Жареная Сельдь without any breading or flour. Please use only oil, salt, and pepper to cook it.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often use flour for breading. Ensure it's explicitly omitted. Some restaurants might serve with high-carb sides; request only keto-friendly accompaniments like fresh greens.
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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