Keto Bozbaş (Lamb and Plum Stew)
Lamb and Plum Stew, Bozbaş Style (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, no chickpeas, and no chestnuts. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional hearty lamb stew often featuring potatoes, chickpeas, and chestnuts, flavored with dried plums and herbs. The keto version removes these starchy vegetables, focusing on the rich lamb, savory broth, and a hint of tartness from the plums.
Key ingredients
Lamb (on the bone), onion, dried plums (moderate amount), tomato paste, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, cooking oil, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes, no chickpeas, and no chestnuts. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener. Ask for minimal dried plums to control natural sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Keto Bozbaşı kartofsuz, noxudsuz və şabalıdsız hazırlayın. Qatılaşdırıcı olaraq un istifadə olunmasın. Qurusunu da az qatın, zəhmət olmasa.
Please prepare the Keto Bozbaş without potatoes, chickpeas, or chestnuts. No flour for thickening, and minimal dried plums, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes, chickpeas, chestnuts (primary risks). Hidden flour as a thickener, dried plums (natural sugars), sugary tomato paste.
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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