Badımjan Dolması (Rice-Free)
Stuffed Eggplant with Meat & Herbs (No Rice)
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Authentic badımjan dolması involves hollowed-out eggplants (sometimes bell peppers and tomatoes too) stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, onions, herbs, and spices. Traditionally, rice is included in the filling, but it can be easily omitted for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, minced lamb or beef, onions, herbs (mint, parsley, dill), salt, pepper, tomato paste (optional), cooking oil.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request that the filling be prepared *without any rice*. Confirm that no sugar is added to the tomato-based sauce if one is used for cooking. Avoid any accompanying bread.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Badımjan Dolmasını düyüsüz istəyirəm. Mətbəxdən düyüsüz hazırlana biləcəyini dəqiqləşdirin və tomatı az istifadə edin.
I'd like the Badımjan Dolması rice-free. Please confirm it's possible and use minimal tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Rice in the filling, added sugar in the stewing liquid or tomato paste, carby sides (e.g., bread).
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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