Üç Bacı Dolması (Keto Qiymə-Stuffed Vegetables)
Three Sisters Dolma (Rice-Free Meat-Stuffed Eggplant, Tomato, Bell Pepper)
Yes, with a tweak: mUST confirm the stuffing is made without rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic dish where eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers are hollowed out and stuffed with a seasoned minced lamb and beef mixture, baked or simmered. Crucially, the traditional rice in the stuffing must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, minced lamb, minced beef, onion, fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, mint), salt, pepper, tomato paste, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
MUST confirm the stuffing is made without rice. Request no potatoes if they are used in the broth (less common for this specific dolma).
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Üç Bacı Dolmasının içliyində düyü olmadığından əminsiniz? Şorbasında da kartof olmasın, zəhmət olmasa.
For the Üç Bacı Dolması, please confirm the stuffing has no rice. And no potatoes in the broth, please.
Watch out for
Hidden rice in the stuffing; potential for high carb tomato paste or added sugars in the sauce. The vegetables themselves contribute carbs.
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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