Kufta Bozbash (Giant Meatball Soup, No Potatoes/Chickpeas)
Giant Meatball Soup (No Potatoes/Chickpeas)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the meatball filling without rice. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A hearty soup featuring a large ground lamb/beef meatball, traditionally with a boiled egg inside, served in a rich broth. Modified by omitting the usual potatoes, chickpeas, and rice from the meatball.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, fresh herbs (mint, cilantro), egg (boiled, inside meatball), turmeric, broth (beef/lamb stock), saffron. (No rice, no potatoes, no chickpeas).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the meatball filling without rice. Ask for the soup to be served without potatoes and chickpeas.
Watch out for
Rice (if not omitted from meatball), potatoes (if not omitted), chickpeas (if not omitted), potential hidden sugars in broth or tomato paste (if used).
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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