Toyuq Levengi
Stuffed Chicken with Walnut Paste
No, skip this one: about 17g 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 and savory mixture of ground walnuts, fried onions, and typically a sour fruit paste (often plum or pomegranate), then baked until golden and tender. The stuffing provides significant fat.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken, walnuts, onions, cooking oil, salt, pepper, sour fruit paste (plum/pomegranate paste).
If you order it anyway
Request minimal or no sour fruit paste in the stuffing, as these can contain significant added sugars or natural fruit sugars. Emphasize a stuffing primarily of walnuts and onions.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Toyuq Ləvəngisinin içinə az və ya heç turş meyvə pastası qoymayın. Ləvəngi əsasən qoz və soğanla olsun.
For Toyuq Levengi, use minimal or no sour fruit paste in the stuffing. I prefer a stuffing mainly of walnuts and onions.
Watch out for
The sour fruit paste (like narsharab or alcha turshusu) is a primary carb risk, often sweetened or naturally high in fruit sugars. Onions in the stuffing also add carbs. Can be served with potatoes as a side.
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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