Badımcan Dolması (Keto-style)
Meat-Stuffed Eggplant (no rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the filling is made WITHOUT rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hollowed-out eggplants, often alongside bell peppers and tomatoes, generously filled with a seasoned mixture of minced lamb or beef, onions, and herbs, slow-cooked in a light tomato broth. This version is prepared without rice in the filling.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, minced lamb or beef, onions, fresh herbs (dill, mint, cilantro), tomato paste, cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm that the filling is made WITHOUT rice. Request no bread.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Dolması, zəhmət olmasa, düyüsüz içliklə. Pomidor pastası şəkərsizdir, yoxsa az istifadə olunub?
Badımcan Dolması, please, with a rice-free stuffing. Is the tomato paste sugar-free or used sparingly?
Watch out for
Traditionally stuffed with rice. Tomato paste and the vegetables themselves contribute carbs. Some recipes might add sugar to the tomato broth.
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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