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Cape Malay Pickled Fish (Keto Modified, with Greens)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar in the pickling liquid (ask for it to be omitted or replaced with a keto sweetener if available). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional cold, tangy fish dish popular around Easter. White fish (like hake) is cooked in a vinegary sauce with onions and aromatic spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Keto-modified by serving with fresh greens instead of bread.
Key ingredients
Hake or other white fish, vinegar, onions, turmeric, cumin, coriander, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, olive oil, optional erythritol/stevia as sweetener.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no added sugar in the pickling liquid (ask for it to be omitted or replaced with a keto sweetener if available). Served without bread, rice, or traditional hot cross buns; opt for a side salad or steamed green vegetables (e.g., spinach, kale).
Watch out for
Hidden sugars (e.g., white sugar) in the pickling sauce, traditional serving with hot cross buns or regular bread.
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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