Yarpaq Dolması (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Grape Leaves (Meat & Herbs)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial to explicitly request 'no rice' in the filling. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender preserved grape leaves delicately wrapped around a rich and aromatic filling of seasoned ground lamb or beef, finely chopped onions, and a generous blend of fresh herbs (such as mint, dill, and cilantro). The crucial modification for keto is the omission of the traditional rice from the filling, making it a high-protein, low-carb dish cooked in a savory broth.
Key ingredients
Grape leaves (preserved), ground lamb/beef, onion, fresh herbs (mint, dill, cilantro), salt, black pepper, tomato paste (optional for broth), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial to explicitly request 'no rice' in the filling. Confirm no other high-carb fillers are present.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zəhmət olmasa, Yarpaq Dolmasının içliyinin düyüsüz hazırlandığını təsdiq edin. Çörəksiz və karbohidratlı əlavələr olmadan istəyirəm.
Please confirm the Yarpaq Dolması filling is made without rice. No bread or other carb-heavy sides, please.
Watch out for
Grape leaves have some natural carbohydrates. Hidden rice in the filling is the primary carb risk and must be avoided. Small quantities of tomato paste in the cooking liquid could add minimal sugars.
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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