Qimakh (Keto Modified - No Potatoes)
Svanetian Dried Meat Stew with Bell Peppers and Herbs (Keto Modified - No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables are added; confirm minimal tomato quantity for carb control; served without bread or ghomi. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Georgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty stew from the Svaneti region, traditionally made with dried meat (apokhti), simmered with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and distinctive Svanetian spices. Modified to omit high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Dried beef/lamb (apokhti/jondi), bell peppers (various colors), onions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, fenugreek, chili flakes, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes or other starchy root vegetables are added; confirm minimal tomato quantity for carb control; served without bread or ghomi.
Watch out for
Potatoes (critical omission), onion and bell pepper quantity, tomato quantity, potential hidden sugars in tomato products.
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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