Корюшка Жареная (без панировки)
Pan-Fried Smelt (Keto, No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no flour or traditional breading. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
Fresh smelt, a small fish popular especially in spring in Russia, typically pan-fried until crispy and golden brown. For a keto version, it's prepared without traditional flour breading, relying on the natural crispness of the fish skin. Served simply with a wedge of lemon.
Key ingredients
Fresh smelt, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower oil), salt, pepper, lemon.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no flour or traditional breading. Can be pan-fried plain or with a light dusting of almond flour if desired (specify 'no flour breading').
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Корюшка Жареная, пожалуйста. Только без муки и обычной панировки. Можно просто обжарить?
Корюшка Жареная, please. No flour or traditional breading. Can it be pan-fried plain?
Watch out for
Traditional flour-based breading is a common preparation method. Ensure no added starches.
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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