Toyuq Ləvəngisi
Stuffed Chicken Lavangi
No, skip this one: about 25.5g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A whole chicken stuffed with a rich, savory mixture primarily consisting of finely ground walnuts, fried onions, and often sour plums or alicha paste. The chicken is then baked until golden and tender, absorbing the flavors of the stuffing.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, ground walnuts, onions, sour plums (or alicha paste), cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Confirm no added sugar or molasses in the stuffing. Ensure no rice is used as a filler in the stuffing. Request extra cooking fat if desired.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Toyuq Ləvəngisinin içliyinə zəhmət olmasa şəkər, doşab və düyü əlavə edilməsin. Yağını bol edin, xahiş edirəm.
For Toyuq Ləvəngisi, please ensure no added sugar or molasses in the stuffing, and no rice filler. Extra cooking fat, please.
Watch out for
Some recipes might include sugar or molasses to balance the tartness of the plums. Onions and walnuts contribute to carbs. Sour plums themselves contain natural sugars.
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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