Kupus Ribar (Dimljena Riba sa Kiselim Kupusom)
Sauerkraut with Smoked Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional and hearty Serbian dish, especially popular in regions near rivers. It consists of slowly cooked fermented sauerkraut (kiseli kupus) combined with tender pieces of smoked fish (often carp or other local freshwater varieties). The slow cooking melds the smoky flavors of the fish with the tangy sauerkraut.
Key ingredients
Sauerkraut (kiseli kupus), smoked fish (e.g., smoked carp fillets), onions, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower oil or lard), water/broth.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables are added to the stew. Verify no flour is used for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Kupus Ribar, molim bez krompira ili drugog skrobnog korenastog povrća. Potvrdite da se ne koristi brašno za zgušnjavanje.
Kupus Ribar, please ensure no potatoes or starchy root vegetables are added. And confirm no flour is used for thickening.
Watch out for
Some traditional recipes might include potatoes. Flour-based thickeners could be introduced in restaurant settings.
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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