Keto Chee Kufta (No Bulgur)
Armenian Spiced Raw Beef (No Bulgur)
Yes, with a tweak: it is critical to ensure no bulgur is used. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Armenian dishes.
What it is
A flavorful and intensely spiced preparation of finely ground raw lean beef, kneaded with various spices, finely minced onion, garlic, and fresh herbs. Served as small, savory patties or a spread, explicitly without the traditional bulgur.
Key ingredients
Finely ground lean beef, onion, garlic, red pepper paste (sugar-free), paprika, cumin, isot (Urfa biber), fresh mint, fresh parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
It is critical to ensure no bulgur is used. Specify that it should be prepared with only the meat, spices, and herbs.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Քեթո Չի քյուֆթայի համար՝ շատ կարևոր է, որ ձավար չլինի։ Խնդրում եմ, պատրաստել միայն մսով, համեմունքներով և կանաչիով։
Keto Chee Kufta: Crucially, no bulgur. Prepared only with meat, spices, and herbs, please.
Watch out for
Bulgur is a fundamental and defining ingredient in traditional Chee Kufta; its complete omission is essential for keto. Restaurants might add other fillers if not specified.
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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