Chakaluli
Adjarian Baked Eggplant with Cheese and Egg
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Georgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicious Adjarian dish featuring baked eggplant halves filled with cheese (often Imeruli or Sulguni) and topped with an egg, then baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the egg is set.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, Imeruli or Sulguni cheese, eggs, butter, garlic, fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy fillers are used in the cheese mixture. Request extra butter or oil.
Watch out for
Hidden starch in cheese mixture (rare), over-generous portions of high-carb vegetables in restaurants.
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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