Kufta (Large Azerbaijani Meatball)
Large Azerbaijani Meatball (Rice-Free, No Chickpeas/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request the meatball itself, served plain or with keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., grilled bell peppers, eggplant), NOT in soup with potatoes/chickpeas/rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A large, flavorful meatball crafted from minced lamb or beef, seasoned with onions and fresh herbs. Often contains a hard-boiled egg or dried plum in its center. Traditionally served in a soup with potatoes and chickpeas, which are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb/beef, onion, egg, herbs (mint, cilantro), salt, pepper. (Optionally a hard-boiled egg or dried fruit in center).
How to make it keto
Request the meatball itself, served plain or with keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., grilled bell peppers, eggplant), NOT in soup with potatoes/chickpeas/rice. Confirm no rice is mixed into the meatball filling. Ask to omit dried fruit if present in the center.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Küftəni şorbasız, sadəcə özünü və ya qızardılmış tərəvəzlərlə istərdim. İçliyində düyü və quru meyvə olmasın, zəhmət olmasa.
Please serve the Kufta plain or with grilled vegetables, not in soup. Ensure no rice in the meatball and no dried fruit.
Watch out for
Traditionally served in soup with high-carb ingredients (potatoes, chickpeas). Meatball filling sometimes contains rice. Dried fruit in the center (if present) is high in sugar.
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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