Bakalar na Belo (Keto Postrvna Pašteta)
Keto Cod Spread (without Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread or high-carb crackers are served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Slovenian dishes.
What it is
A popular spread or dip from the Slovenian coast, traditionally made with boiled cod, olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Often served with bread, but easily modified to be keto by serving with low-carb alternatives.
Key ingredients
Cod, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread or high-carb crackers are served. Request celery sticks, cucumber slices, or low-carb flax crackers instead.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Bakalar na belo bi prosil brez kruha ali ogljikohidratnih krekerjev. Namesto tega bi prosil stebla zelene, kumare ali lanene krekerje.
For the "Bakalar na Belo", please serve without bread or high-carb crackers. Could I have celery sticks, cucumber, or flax crackers instead?
Watch out for
Served with bread, potential hidden sugar in restaurant preparations (uncommon but possible).
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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