Kələm Dolması (Cabbage Rolls with Meat, No Rice)
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Keto Modified, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the filling to be *only* meat and herbs, with absolutely no rice. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves lovingly filled with a savory mixture of ground lamb or beef and fresh herbs, slow-cooked in a flavorful broth. This keto modification ensures the filling contains no rice.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground lamb/beef, onions, fresh herbs (dill, mint), salt, pepper, minimal tomato paste, cooking oil, broth.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request the filling to be *only* meat and herbs, with absolutely no rice. Confirm tomato paste is used minimally or omitted due to sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Kələm Dolmasını düyüsüz hazırlayın. Suyunda kartof olmasın. Yanına şəkərsiz, sadə qatıq verin.
For Kələm Dolması, please make the filling without rice. Ensure no potatoes in the broth. I'd like plain unsweetened yogurt on the side.
Watch out for
Standard filling contains rice, tomato paste adds sugar, sometimes served with a high-carb sauce or yogurt with rice.
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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