Keto Kharcho (No Rice)
Beef and Walnut Stew (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no rice in the stew. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Georgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and flavorful beef stew traditionally thickened with rice and ground walnuts. For a keto version, the rice is omitted, emphasizing the tender beef, robust walnut-garlic paste, and aromatic Georgian spices (like khmeli suneli), in a savory, slightly tangy broth.
Key ingredients
Beef (brisket or chuck), onion, garlic, ground walnuts, tomato paste, minimal tkemali (plum sauce), khmeli suneli (spice blend), fresh cilantro, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no rice in the stew. Request tkemali (plum sauce) to be minimized or omitted due to its potential sugar content, or ensure only a very small, traditional amount is used for tang. Confirm no flour or starch thickeners are used.
Say this to the waiter (Georgian)
ხარჩოში ბრინჯი აბსოლუტურად არ მინდა. ტყემალი მინიმალური ან საერთოდ არა, და არც ფქვილი ან სახამებელი არ გამოიყენოთ გასასქელებლად, თუ შეიძლება.
Please, absolutely no rice in the Kharcho. Minimal or no tkemali, and no flour or starch thickeners, please.
Watch out for
Rice is a fundamental component of traditional Kharcho. Tomato paste, tkemali, and walnuts contribute carbs. Hidden sugars in pre-made tkemali.
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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