Foršmak (Keto-style)
Keto Chopped Herring Appetizer
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread (traditionally soaked white bread is used) or apple in the mixture. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A rich and savory appetizer of finely chopped salted herring, combined with hard-boiled eggs, generous butter, and onions, creating a spreadable paste, prepared without bread or apple.
Key ingredients
Salted herring fillets, hard-boiled eggs, butter, onions, black pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no bread (traditionally soaked white bread is used) or apple in the mixture. Ask for it to be served with cucumber slices or celery sticks instead of bread.
Watch out for
Traditionally uses soaked white bread as a binder/filler. Sometimes includes apple. Often served with rye bread. Onions contribute some carbohydrates.
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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