Qozlu Toyuq/Balıq İçliyi (Keto Levengi Stili)
Keto Stuffed Chicken/Fish with Walnut and Onion Filling
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY NO sour plums (alcha), prunes, pomegranates, or other dried/fresh fruits typically used in Levengi stuffing, as these are high in sugar. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole chicken or fish (often Caspian Kutum) roasted with a rich and savory stuffing made primarily from finely ground walnuts, sautéed onions, and herbs. This modification ensures no sugary fruits are used.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken or fish, walnuts, onions, butter/oil, garlic, salt, pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY NO sour plums (alcha), prunes, pomegranates, or other dried/fresh fruits typically used in Levengi stuffing, as these are high in sugar. Confirm no rice is included in the stuffing.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Levengi içliyinə qətiyyən alça, qara gavalı, nar və ya digər meyvələr qatılmasın. İçlikdə düyü olmamasını da təsdiqləyin.
For the Levengi stuffing, absolutely no sour plums, prunes, pomegranates, or other fruits. Confirm no rice in the stuffing.
Watch out for
Traditional Levengi heavily relies on high-sugar fruits in its stuffing. Large quantity of onions and walnuts contribute to total 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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