Badımcan Qovurması (Düyüsüz)
Braised Eggplant and Lamb/Beef Stew (without Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'düyüsüz' (without rice), as it is almost always served as a main dish with rice. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef braised with sautéed eggplant, ripe tomatoes, and onions. The slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully into a rich, savory dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef, eggplant, fresh tomatoes, onions, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'düyüsüz' (without rice), as it is almost always served as a main dish with rice. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Qovurmasını düyüsüz istərdim. Zəhmət olmasa sousda əlavə şəkər olmadığını təsdiqləyin.
I'd like the Badımcan Qovurması without rice. Please confirm there's no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Always served with rice. Potential for added sugar in canned tomatoes or tomato paste used in the base.
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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