Bastırma
Azerbaijani Cured Beef
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, air-dried cured beef, heavily coated with a spice paste called 'chaman,' made from fenugreek, garlic, and paprika. It is typically served as an appetizer.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., sirloin), salt, fenugreek, paprika, garlic, red pepper, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Generally keto-friendly. Confirm no sugar is added to the chaman paste during preparation. Always request it served without bread or crackers.
Watch out for
The chaman spice paste rarely contains minimal flour or sugar, but it's worth confirming. Typically served with 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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