Üç bacı dolması (Keto Modified)
Keto Three Sisters Dolma (Stuffed Eggplant, Tomato, Bell Pepper with Meat and Herbs, no Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm with the kitchen that the stuffing contains no rice. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional dish featuring eggplant, tomato, and bell pepper stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb/beef, onions, and fresh herbs, slow-cooked until tender. This version is modified to omit rice, making it keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, ground lamb/beef, onions, fresh herbs (dill, mint, cilantro), salt, pepper, cooking oil, broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm with the kitchen that the stuffing contains no rice. The natural carbs from the vegetables are accounted for.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zəhmət olmasa, mətbəxlə dəqiqləşdirin ki, Üç bacı dolmasının içində düyü yoxdur?
Could you please confirm with the kitchen that the Üç bacı dolması stuffing does not contain any rice?
Watch out for
Hidden rice in the stuffing; sometimes a sugary tomato paste is used in the sauce. Natural carbs from the vegetables contribute to the total.
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.