Kalah Joosh
Whey-Based Soup/Stew with Meat (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread or flour thickeners. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic, thick, and savory soup/stew from central Iran, primarily made with kashk (fermented whey), sautéed onions, dried mint, and sometimes ground lamb or beef, all simmered together. Served hot and rich, without its traditional bread accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Kashk (whey), ground lamb/beef (optional), onions, garlic, dried mint, walnuts (optional), olive oil/butter, salt, pepper, turmeric.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread or flour thickeners. Confirm no added sugars in the kashk or broth.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
کله جوش رو لطفاً بدون نان و آرد برای غلیظ کردن سرو کنید. آیا کشک یا آبگوشت شکر افزوده دارد؟
For the Kalah Joosh, please no bread or flour thickeners. Are there any added sugars in the kashk or broth?
Watch out for
Kashk can sometimes contain added starches or sugar. Restaurants might add flour as a thickener. Often served with flatbread.
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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