Строганина
Strogonina (Siberian Raw Frozen Fish/Meat)
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Russian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Siberian delicacy consisting of thinly sliced, raw, deeply frozen fish (often whitefish like omul or muksun) or reindeer meat. The frozen slices curl up, offering a unique texture and flavor, typically served simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes mustard.
Key ingredients
Deeply frozen raw fish (e.g., omul, muksun, sturgeon) or reindeer meat, coarse sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, mustard (optional, unsweetened).
Optional tweaks
Ensure only raw, frozen fish/meat is served. No sauces or accompaniments that contain sugar or carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Пожалуйста, только сырая, замороженная рыба/мясо. Без соусов или добавок с сахаром или углеводами.
Please serve only raw, frozen fish/meat. No sauces or accompaniments with sugar or carbs.
Watch out for
None, as long as it's served plainly with salt/pepper.
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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