Yarpaq Dolması (Rice-Free Meat & Herb)
Meat and Herb Stuffed Grape Leaves (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request *rice-free*. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Grape leaves carefully filled with a savory mixture of ground meat (lamb or beef), finely chopped onions, and abundant fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, mint, parsley), then slow-cooked. Prepared without rice for a keto-friendly version.
Key ingredients
Grape leaves, ground lamb/beef, onions, cilantro, dill, mint, parsley, salt, pepper, butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request *rice-free*. This is a significant modification from the traditional preparation and may require pre-ordering or a very accommodating chef. Confirm no tomato paste with added sugar in the cooking liquid.
Watch out for
Traditional dolma *always* contains rice; this is a significant modification that must be clearly communicated. Onions add 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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