Badımcan Dolması (Üç bacı dolması)
Azerbaijani Stuffed Eggplant, Tomato & Pepper (no rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no rice* in the stuffing. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Azerbaijani dish where eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers are hollowed out and stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb or beef, onions, and fresh herbs, then slow-cooked.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, ground lamb/beef, onions, fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, dill), salt, pepper, tomato paste, butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no rice* in the stuffing. Ask for extra meat and herbs instead. Confirm no sugary sauces are used.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Dolmasının içliyinə düyü qoymayın, xahiş edirəm. Əvəzinə əlavə ət və göyərti olsun. Şirin souslardan istifadə edilmədiyini təsdiqləyin.
For Badımcan Dolması, please no rice in the stuffing. Extra meat and herbs instead. Confirm no sugary sauces are used.
Watch out for
The primary risk is rice in the filling. Tomato paste can have hidden sugars. Portions of eggplant/tomato/pepper can contribute moderate 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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