Toyuq Ləvəngisi (Keto Modified)
Baked Chicken Stuffed with Savory Walnut Paste (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for minimal or no sour plum paste (alça turşusu) or pomegranate molasses in the stuffing due to sugar content. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole chicken baked after being stuffed with a rich and aromatic paste called Ləvəngi. The paste is typically made from ground walnuts, fried onions, and various seasonings. Traditionally, sour plum paste (alça turşusu) or pomegranate molasses are used, which need to be minimized or omitted for keto. The walnuts and chicken are excellent keto components.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, walnuts, onions, salt, pepper, herbs, olive oil. (Sour plum paste/pomegranate molasses usually included in small amounts).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for minimal or no sour plum paste (alça turşusu) or pomegranate molasses in the stuffing due to sugar content. Ensure no rice is added to the stuffing. Request extra olive oil during baking.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Toyuq Ləvəngisi. Zəhmət olmasa, içliyə az və ya heç alça turşusu və ya narşərab, həmçinin düyü qatmayın. Bişirərkən əlavə zeytun yağı istəyirəm.
Toyuq Ləvəngisi, please use minimal or no alça turşusu or narşərab in the stuffing, and no rice. Can I have extra olive oil during baking?
Watch out for
Sour plum paste or pomegranate molasses are high in sugar. Onions in the stuffing. Sometimes served with rice.
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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