Badımjan Dolması (Stuffed Eggplant with Meat, No Rice)
Keto Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Meat and Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: request 'düyüsuz' (no rice) in the filling. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole or halved eggplants, cored and stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb or beef, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic fresh herbs, then slow-cooked. Critical to request no rice in the filling.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb/beef, onions, tomatoes, various fresh herbs (e.g., dill, mint, cilantro), salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'düyüsuz' (no rice) in the filling. Confirm no sugar in the sauce or cooking liquid.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Dolmasının içliyi düyüsüz olsun, zəhmət olmasa. Sousunda və ya bişirilən mayedə şəkər olmadığından əmin ola bilərsiniz?
For the Badımcan Dolması, please ensure the filling is düyüsüz (no rice). Can you confirm no sugar in the sauce or cooking liquid?
Watch out for
Rice in the filling is the primary risk. Some recipes might add a pinch of sugar to balance tomato acidity, or use sweet paprika. Large quantity of onions/tomatoes can add up.
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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