Keto Yarpaq Dolması (Düyü Kəsilmiş)
Keto Grape Leaf Dolma (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm with the kitchen that the meat filling contains no rice. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender grape leaves are meticulously wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned minced lamb and beef, mixed with fresh herbs (mint, dill, parsley), and finely chopped onions. Simmered in a rich, tangy broth often with sour cherry or lemon, this version is prepared strictly without rice.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb, minced beef, grape leaves, onions, fresh herbs (dill, mint, parsley, cilantro), salt, pepper, lemon juice or sour cherry juice, cooking oil/butter.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm with the kitchen that the meat filling contains no rice. Request extra olive oil or butter to increase fat content if desired.
Watch out for
Hidden rice in the meat filling is the primary risk. Large portion sizes of grape leaves can add up. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the broth for balance.
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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