Toyuq Levengisi (Turşusuz)
Walnut-Stuffed Chicken (No Sweet Paste)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request *no* sour plum paste (turşu) or pomegranate molasses in the stuffing or as a glaze. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole chicken (or chicken pieces) generously stuffed with a rich, savory filling of ground walnuts and finely chopped onions. The crucial modification involves ensuring no high-sugar sour plum paste or pomegranate molasses is used in the stuffing or glaze, allowing the natural flavors of walnuts and chicken to shine.
Key ingredients
Whole chicken or chicken pieces, walnuts, onion, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request *no* sour plum paste (turşu) or pomegranate molasses in the stuffing or as a glaze. Ensure the filling is only walnuts, onions, and spices. Confirm no added sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Toyuq Ləvəngisini turşusuz və narşərab qatılmadan hazırlayın. İçliyin yalnız qoz, soğan, ədviyyatdan və şəkərsiz olduğundan əmin olun.
For Toyuq Levengisi, please no sour plum paste (turşu) or pomegranate molasses. Confirm the filling is only walnuts, onions, spices, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
The traditional use of high-sugar plum paste/molasses is the main risk. Large amount of onions in the stuffing.
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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