Keto Mante (Meatballs in Broth)
Armenian Keto Meatballs in Garlic Yogurt Broth
Yes, with a tweak: omit the traditional dough wrappers entirely. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the classic Armenian dumpling dish. Spiced ground beef or lamb meatballs are simmered in a savory broth, then served with a rich, garlicky yogurt sauce, omitting the traditional dough wrapper.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or lamb, garlic, yogurt, spices
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the traditional dough wrappers entirely. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener in the broth or yogurt sauce. Request full-fat plain yogurt. Confirm no rice in the meatballs.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Keto Մանթեն՝ առանց խմորի։ Արգանակն ու սոուսն առանց ալյուրի։ Խնդրում եմ, լիարժեք յուղայնությամբ մածուն։ Մսի մեջ բրինձ չլինի։
Keto Mante: Omit dough wrappers entirely. No flour in broth or sauce. Use full-fat plain yogurt. No rice in meatballs.
Watch out for
The primary risk is the traditional dough wrapper. Also, some recipes might include a small amount of rice or bulgur in the meatballs, or flour to thicken the broth. Ensure full omission of all these.
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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