Dovga (No Rice)
Cold Yogurt and Herb Soup (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request NO RICE and NO CHICKPEAS in the soup. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing cold soup made with a base of creamy yogurt (matsoni), water, and typically stabilized with a whisked egg. It is generously infused with a vibrant medley of fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, mint, spinach). This keto version specifically excludes the traditional addition of rice and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Yogurt (matsoni), water, eggs (as a stabilizer), fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, mint, spinach), salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request NO RICE and NO CHICKPEAS in the soup. Be aware of natural lactose in yogurt.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Dovğanı düyüsüz hazırlayın, zəhmət olmasa. Şəkərsiz, adi tam yağlı qatıqdan istifadə edildiyinə əmin olun.
For Dovga, absolutely no rice. Please ensure it's made with unsweetened, plain full-fat yogurt and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Rice (must be omitted), chickpeas (must be omitted), natural lactose content in yogurt (which can vary).
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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