Keto Kelem Dolması
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Leaves (with Meat, no Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request the filling be made without rice (or with cauliflower rice if available, though omission is safer). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cabbage leaves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (lamb or beef), herbs, and spices, slow-cooked in a tomato-based broth. Traditionally, the filling includes rice, which must be omitted for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, ground lamb/beef, onion, fresh herbs (dill, mint, cilantro), tomato paste, salt, pepper, butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the filling be made without rice (or with cauliflower rice if available, though omission is safer).
Watch out for
Rice in the stuffing is the primary carb risk and must be omitted. Tomato paste can add some carbs. Hidden sugars in 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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