Bastirma
Azerbaijani Cured Beef Appetizer
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, air-dried cured beef, heavily spiced with a chaman paste typically made from fenugreek, garlic, and paprika. Served as a cold appetizer.
Key ingredients
Cured beef (often sirloin), chaman paste (fenugreek, garlic, paprika, various spices), salt.
Optional tweaks
None needed, as it is naturally keto. Confirm no sugar in the curing/spicing process (highly unlikely for traditional bastirma).
Watch out for
Rarely, sugar can be used in the curing process, but traditional bastirma relies on salt and spices.
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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