Badımcan Rulonları (Keto Walnut Eggplant Rolls)
Fried Eggplant Rolls with Walnut Paste (Low Sugar/No Pomegranate Molasses)
Yes, with a tweak: request no pomegranate molasses (narşərab) on top or in the paste. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thin slices of fried eggplant rolled around a rich, aromatic walnut paste filling. A delicious appetizer or side dish. Pomegranate seeds or molasses are often used as garnish, which should be minimized or omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, walnuts, onion, garlic, fresh herbs (cilantro, dill), olive oil (for frying and paste), salt, pepper, spices.
How to make it keto
Request no pomegranate molasses (narşərab) on top or in the paste. Confirm no breadcrumbs or high-carb binders in the walnut filling. Ask for minimal pomegranate seeds.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Rulonlarını narşərabsız xahiş edirəm. İçliyində suxari olmadığından əminsinizmi? Nar dənələri də az olsun.
Badımcan Rulonları, please. No narşərab, and please confirm no breadcrumbs in the filling. Minimal pomegranate seeds.
Watch out for
Pomegranate molasses is high in sugar. Pomegranate seeds also contribute carbs. Potential for hidden breadcrumbs in the walnut paste.
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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