Kufta (Kartofsuz, Noxudsuz)
Large Lamb Meatball in Broth (No Potatoes/Chickpeas)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no potatoes and no chickpeas*. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A substantial, tender lamb meatball (often with a hard-boiled egg or small plum inside) simmered in a savory, aromatic broth. This keto version focuses solely on the rich meatball and broth, omitting the traditional high-carb potatoes and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb, onion, rice (traditionally in the meatball, ask to omit or minimize), egg (boiled), sour plum (optional, small), broth (lamb/beef), fresh herbs, salt, pepper. Omit potatoes, chickpeas.
How to make it keto
Request *no potatoes and no chickpeas*. Also, crucially, ask for the *meatball to be made without rice* or with a minimal amount if not possible to fully omit. Confirm no added sugar in broth or any tomato paste used. Focus on just the meatball and broth with herbs.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Küftəni kartofsuz və noxudsuz istərdim. Küftənin özünü düyüsüz hazırlamaq, ya da çox az düyü ilə etmək olarmı? Bulyona və tomat pastasına şəkər qatılırmı?
For Kufta, please no potatoes, no chickpeas. Can the meatball be made without rice, or with minimal rice? Confirm no added sugar in the broth or tomato paste.
Watch out for
Traditional meatballs contain rice; confirm omission. Potatoes and chickpeas are traditionally present. Small amount of carbs from plum (if used) and onions.
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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