Patëllxhanë të Mbushur me Mish (pa oriz)
Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Meat (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: specify no rice in the filling. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Halved eggplants baked until tender, then filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb), herbs, and spices. Prepared without the traditional rice filler to be keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef/lamb, onions, garlic, minimal fresh tomatoes, olive oil, fresh herbs (parsley), spices (cumin, paprika), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify no rice in the filling. Confirm minimal tomato paste or only fresh tomatoes are used. Ask for moderate onion content.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Pa oriz te mbushja, ju lutem. Me pak koncentrat domate ose vetëm domate të freskëta. Dhe me masë qepët.
No rice in the filling, please. Minimal tomato paste or only fresh tomatoes. And moderate onions.
Watch out for
Rice is the traditional filler; ensure omission. High onion content in filling. Potential hidden sugars in tomato paste. Ensure no breadcrumbs are added to the filling.
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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