Kələm Dolması (Düyüsuz)
Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Meat (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no rice* in the filling. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of minced lamb or beef, herbs, and spices, simmered in a light tomato or sour plum sauce. This version omits the traditional rice filling to make it keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, minced lamb/beef, onion, fresh herbs (dill, mint, cilantro), tomato paste, salt, pepper, cooking oil. Sometimes a touch of sour plum paste.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no rice* in the filling. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato or sour plum sauce. Ask for extra meat/herbs to compensate for removed rice.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Kələm Dolmasını düyüsüz hazırlayın zəhmət olmasa. Sousuna şəkər qatılmadığından əmin olun. Düyünün yerinə əlavə ət və göyərti qata bilərsinizmi?
For Kələm Dolması, please make it düyüsüz, with no rice in the filling. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Can I have extra meat and herbs?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or sour plum paste, carbs from cabbage leaves, large amount of onions in filling.
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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