Qiyma Dolması (Rissiz)
Minced Meat Stuffed Vegetables (Rice-Free Filling)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the filling is made WITHOUT RICE. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory minced lamb and/or beef, seasoned with fresh herbs and onions, generously stuffed into bell peppers or cabbage leaves and gently simmered in a light, savory broth, with the crucial omission of rice in the filling.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb, minced beef, onions, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, mint), salt, pepper, bell peppers or cabbage leaves, tomato paste (minimal), vegetable oil, broth.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm the filling is made WITHOUT RICE. Choose bell peppers or cabbage leaves as the wrapper, understanding that bell peppers contribute more carbs. Request the broth to be free of added sugar or flour.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Qiyma Dolmasının içliyi düyüsüz olsun, zəhmət olmasa. Bibər və ya kələm yarpağı ilə olsun. Şorbaya şəkər və ya un qatılmasın.
Qiyma Dolması: Filling without rice, please. Bell pepper or cabbage wraps. Broth without added sugar or flour.
Watch out for
Traditional dolma almost universally contains rice in the filling, so verifying 'rissiz' (rice-free) is paramount. Bell peppers (if used) and tomatoes in the sauce contribute carbs. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the sauce.
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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