Lavangi (Meyvə Pastasız)
Baked Stuffed Chicken or Fish (Keto-style, No Fruit Paste)
Yes, with a tweak: request no fruit paste (e.g., plum, pomegranate) or fruit juice in the stuffing. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A whole chicken or fish (such as Caspian Kutum or carp) stuffed with a rich filling primarily made of ground walnuts, finely chopped onions, and spices, then baked until golden. The traditional filling often includes sour fruit pastes or juices, which must be strictly omitted for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken or fish, walnuts, onion, butter/oil, salt, black pepper, turmeric. (Traditional often has plum/pomegranate paste).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no fruit paste (e.g., plum, pomegranate) or fruit juice in the stuffing. Confirm no sugar is added to the walnut-onion mixture. Ensure the dish is not served with high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Fruit pastes (plum, pomegranate, sour cherry) used in the stuffing are very high in sugar and must be strictly avoided. Hidden sugars in marinades for the chicken/fish.
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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