Kufta Bozbaş (Düyüsüz, Kartofsuz, Noxudsuz)
Lamb Meatball Soup (Rice/Potato/Chickpea-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure meatballs contain NO RICE. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Azerbaijani soup featuring large lamb meatballs. The original version includes rice inside the meatballs, along with potatoes and chickpeas in the soup. For a keto diet, it is crucial to request meatballs made without rice, and to omit potatoes and chickpeas from the soup broth. Focus on the rich lamb broth and savory meatballs.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb, onion, fresh herbs, lamb broth, saffron, egg (binder), optional sour plum or dried cherry (check for sugar). Vegetables like carrots (small amount), bell pepper, tomato.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure meatballs contain NO RICE. Request no potatoes and no chickpeas in the soup. Confirm any dried fruit (e.g., sour plum) or tomato paste is unsweetened and used sparingly.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Küftə Bozbaşın küftəsində düyü, şorbada noxud, kartof və quru alça olmadığını təsdiqləyə bilərsinizmi?
For the Kufta Bozbash, please confirm no rice is in the meatballs, and no chickpeas, potatoes, or dried plums are in the soup.
Watch out for
Rice inside meatballs (very common), potatoes, chickpeas, sugary dried fruits/plum 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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