Keto Dovga (Düyüsüz Otlu Qatıq Şorbası)
Azerbaijani Herb and Yogurt Soup (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit rice and any flour used as a thickener/stabilizer. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing and tangy soup made with creamy full-fat yogurt, an abundance of fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, mint, spinach), and egg, often served cold or warm. Modified to omit rice and flour.
Key ingredients
Full-fat plain yogurt (matsoni), fresh cilantro, dill, mint, spinach, egg yolk, salt, water.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request to omit rice and any flour used as a thickener/stabilizer. Ensure full-fat, plain, unsweetened yogurt is used.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Keto Dovğa düyüsüz və unsuz olsun. Yalnız tam yağlı, sadə, şəkərsiz qatıqdan istifadə edin.
For the Keto Dovga, please no rice or flour. Use full-fat, plain, unsweetened yogurt only.
Watch out for
Traditional Dovga includes rice and a small amount of flour. Ensure plain, unsweetened full-fat yogurt is used, as sweetened or low-fat varieties are not keto-friendly. Lactose from yogurt contributes to 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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