Bakalar na Belo (Brez Krompirja)
Codfish Spread (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are used in the preparation, as they are a common traditional ingredient. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
A creamy, savory spread made from rehydrated and shredded codfish, emulsified with olive oil, garlic, and parsley. A traditional Istrian specialty, modified to exclude potatoes which are often used as a filler.
Key ingredients
Codfish, olive oil, garlic, parsley
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes are used in the preparation, as they are a common traditional ingredient. Confirm ample olive oil for richness.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Za Bakalar na Belo: Prosim, potrdite, da pri pripravi ni uporabljenega krompirja. In naj bo z veliko olivnega olja.
For Bakalar na Belo: Please confirm no potatoes are used in preparation. And ample olive oil, thank you.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is potatoes; ensure strict omission. Some recipes might use a tiny amount of flour for binding, but traditional 'na belo' relies on emulsion.
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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