Badımcan Dolması (Rice-Free)
Eggplant Stuffed with Rice-Free Meat
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical to request the filling be made WITHOUT RICE. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender eggplants, hollowed out and generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground lamb or beef, onions, and fresh herbs, then simmered until cooked through. The traditional filling often includes rice, which must be explicitly replaced with more meat and fat for a keto-compliant version.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb/beef, onion, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, mint), tomato paste (minimal), salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical to request the filling be made WITHOUT RICE. Emphasize a meat-heavy filling. Request light use of tomato paste or any sauces that may contain added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Dolmasının içliyi düyüsüz, yalnız ətlə olsun, xahiş edirəm. Pomidor pastası və ya şirin souslar az istifadə olunsun.
Please make the Badımcan Dolması filling without rice, just meat. Also, light on tomato paste or any sweet sauces.
Watch out for
The primary risk is rice in the traditional filling. Eggplant itself contains some carbs, and tomato paste can contribute sugars and carbs. Large amounts of onion.
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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