Levengi (Stuffed Chicken)
Stuffed Chicken with Walnut Filling (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice is used in the stuffing. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole chicken or chicken pieces roasted, stuffed with a rich, savory filling primarily made from ground walnuts, caramelized onions, and often sour plum paste. This keto version ensures no rice is included in the stuffing.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken or chicken pieces, walnuts, onions, plum paste (aloo bukhara), butter/oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice is used in the stuffing. Inquire about the amount of plum paste, as it contains natural sugars; ask for a reduced amount or a substitution if possible. Ensure no additional sugar is added to the filling beyond the natural fruit sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Levengi istəyirəm. İçliyində düyü yoxdur, deyilmi? Gavalı turşusunu az qoyun, ya da əvəz etmək olarmı? İçliyə əlavə şəkər qatmayın.
Levengi. Confirm no rice in stuffing. Reduce plum paste or substitute, if possible. No additional sugar in the filling.
Watch out for
The plum paste (aloo bukhara) can contribute significant natural sugars. Some recipes might include a small amount of rice in the stuffing, though less common than in dolma. Onions also contribute some carbs.
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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