Keto Dolma (Meat-Filled Grape Leaf/Cabbage Roll)
Grape Leaf or Cabbage Rolls with Savory Meat Filling (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no rice in the filling.' Confirm the filling is primarily meat and herbs. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender grape leaves or blanched cabbage leaves tightly rolled around a succulent mixture of ground lamb or beef, onions, and fresh herbs, simmered in a savory broth. The traditional rice filling is replaced with finely minced vegetables or omitted entirely for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Grape leaves/cabbage leaves, ground lamb/beef, onions, fresh herbs (dill, mint, cilantro), tomato paste (small amount), salt, pepper, broth, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'no rice in the filling.' Confirm the filling is primarily meat and herbs.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Keto Dolmanın içliyinə düyü qatmayın, zəhmət olmasa. İçlik əsasən ət və göyərti olmalıdır.
For Keto Dolma, please ensure there is no rice in the filling. The filling should be primarily meat and herbs.
Watch out for
The traditional version's fundamental carb risk is rice. Small amounts of tomato paste add some carbs.
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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