Üç Bacı Dolması (Stuffed Eggplant, Tomato, Pepper)
Meat-Stuffed Eggplant, Tomato, and Bell Pepper (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: iMPERATIVE: Confirm no rice in the stuffing. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish featuring eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers generously stuffed with a savory mixture of minced lamb/beef, onions, and fresh herbs, then slow-cooked. Critical modification is ensuring the stuffing contains no rice.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb/beef, eggplant, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, fresh herbs (mint, parsley, dill), salt, black pepper, a touch of tomato paste, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
IMPERATIVE: Confirm no rice in the stuffing. If rice is typically included, request a rice-free filling (only meat, onions, herbs).
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Üç Bacı Dolmasında zəhmət olmasa düyü olmasın. Yalnız ət, soğan və göyərtilərlə hazırlansın.
For Üç Bacı Dolması, please ensure there is no rice in the filling. I'd like a meat, onion, and herb-only stuffing.
Watch out for
Rice in stuffing (common in some versions), tomato paste can add minor carbs, potential for sugary additions to sauce.
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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