Badımcan Dolması (No Rice)
Stuffed Eggplant with Meat (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: emphasize 'no rice' in the filling. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole eggplants are hollowed out and filled with a rich mixture of seasoned minced lamb or beef, onions, tomatoes, and abundant fresh herbs. Crucially modified by omitting the traditional rice from the filling.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, minced lamb/beef, onion, fresh tomatoes, tomato paste (minimal), fresh herbs (mint, dill, cilantro), salt, black pepper, generous butter/oil for cooking.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Emphasize 'no rice' in the filling. Request that the filling consists primarily of meat, fat, and low-carb vegetables. Ask for extra butter or olive oil to increase fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Dolması, ZƏHMƏT OLMASA: İçində düyü OLMASIN. Yalnız ət, yağ və az karbohidratlı tərəvəzlər. Xahiş edirəm, əlavə kərə yağı və ya zeytun yağı əlavə edin.
Badımcan Dolması, but CRITICAL: NO rice in the filling. Just meat, fat, and low-carb vegetables. Please add extra butter or olive oil.
Watch out for
The traditional filling always includes rice. Some restaurants might add a small amount of sugar to tomato-based sauces. Tomato paste and eggplant contribute carbs.
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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