Kufta Bozbash (Keto Modified)
Large Meatball Soup (No Rice, No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: eSSENTIAL: Request meatballs without rice. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A hearty Azerbaijani soup featuring large, flavorful meatballs, traditionally made with lamb or beef, often with a prune inside. The traditional version includes rice in the meatballs and potatoes in the broth.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, prune (optional, for flavor), fresh herbs (mint, cilantro), tomato paste (minimal), salt, pepper, broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
ESSENTIAL: Request meatballs without rice. Request the soup to be prepared without potatoes. Confirm minimal tomato paste and no added sugar in any sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Küftə Bozbaşı düyüsüz küftə ilə və kartofsuz hazırlayın. Zəhmət olmasa, tomatı az qoyun və şəkər əlavə etməyin.
For Kufta Bozbash, please make meatballs without rice and no potatoes in the soup. Ensure minimal tomato paste and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Rice in meatballs (critical), potatoes in soup (critical), hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauces.
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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