Badimjan Dolmasi (Keto-Modified)
Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Meat Filling (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial to request the filling without any rice. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Eggplants hollowed out and stuffed with a rich filling of minced meat (beef/lamb), onions, and herbs. Traditionally, the filling includes rice. For keto, the rice must be omitted from the filling. Other common Dolma types (cabbage, grape leaf) are higher carb due to the leaves themselves or rice filling.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, minced beef/lamb, onion, tomatoes (chopped), fresh herbs (mint, dill, parsley), salt, pepper, butter/oil, broth.
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial to request the filling without any rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato component of the sauce/filling. If offered other Dolma types (grape leaf, cabbage), confirm rice-free filling and consider the carb content of the leaf itself.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Dolması içliyi düyüsüz olsun. Xahiş edirəm, pomidor sousunda əlavə şəkər olmasın.
Badimjan Dolmasi filling must be rice-free. Please confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce or filling.
Watch out for
Rice in the filling, added sugar in tomato sauce/paste, carb content of other stuffed vegetables (e.g., peppers, tomatoes if in large quantity).
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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