Kharshaveli
Boiled Meat with Fresh Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: request tkemali (plum sauce) on the side and use sparingly, or ensure it's a sugar-free version. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Georgian dishes.
What it is
A quintessential Georgian home-cooking dish consisting of tender boiled beef or lamb, served hot with an abundance of fresh, chopped herbs like cilantro, dill, and tarragon. It's often accompanied by a side of sour plum sauce (tkemali) or crushed garlic.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb, water, onions (for boiling), bay leaf, black peppercorns, fresh cilantro, dill, tarragon, salt, garlic. Tkemali as an optional side.
How to make it keto
Request tkemali (plum sauce) on the side and use sparingly, or ensure it's a sugar-free version. The dish itself is naturally low carb.
Watch out for
Tkemali (potential hidden sugars) and trace carbs from herbs/onions.
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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