Keto Kələm Dolması
Cabbage Rolls with Meat & Herbs (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: this dish fundamentally requires the *omission of rice* from the filling. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender blanched cabbage leaves wrapped around a rich filling of seasoned minced lamb or beef, mixed with onions and an abundance of fresh herbs (such as dill, mint, and cilantro). This keto-modified version is prepared without the traditional rice in the filling, allowing the savory meat and herb flavors to truly shine.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, minced lamb (or lamb/beef mix), onions, fresh herbs (dill, mint, cilantro), tomato paste (minimal), butter/oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
This dish fundamentally requires the *omission of rice* from the filling. Confirm this with the restaurant staff when ordering. Small amounts of tomato paste are generally acceptable but avoid sugary sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zəhmət olmasa, içinə düyü qatılmasın. Pomidor sousunda da əlavə şəkər olmasın.
Please, no rice in the filling. And no added sugar in the tomato sauce, please.
Watch out for
The primary risk is rice in the filling, which is a staple in traditional dolma. Ensure no added sugar in any tomato paste or sauce.
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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