Keto Kələm Dolması (Düyüsüz)
Keto Cabbage Dolma (No Rice Filling)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical: specify no rice in the meat filling. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef and/or lamb, onions, and fresh herbs, then slowly simmered in a light broth or minimal tomato sauce. The traditional rice is strictly omitted for this keto version.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground beef/lamb, onions, fresh herbs (mint, dill, parsley), tomato paste (small amount), cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical: specify no rice in the meat filling. Confirm small amount of tomato paste or just broth for simmering liquid.
Watch out for
Main risk is rice in the filling. Tomato paste can add some carbs. Onions contribute natural sugars/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.