Qutab İçliyi (Meat Filling Bowl)
Azerbaijani Spiced Lamb/Beef Filling Bowl (No Dough)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure it's served as a bowl of the filling only, without any bread, lavash, or pastry dough. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
The flavorful, aromatic filling traditionally used in Qutab (Azerbaijani savory pastries), served without the thin dough. This mixture consists of seasoned ground lamb and/or beef, mixed with onions, fresh herbs like cilantro and dill, and spices, cooked until tender and rich.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onions, fresh cilantro, dill, salt, pepper, butter/oil for cooking.
How to make it keto
Ensure it's served as a bowl of the filling only, without any bread, lavash, or pastry dough. Confirm no rice or other starches are mixed into the filling.
Watch out for
Hidden rice/fillers in the meat mixture, sugary glazes (unlikely for this dish).
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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