Kalam Pazi (Khoresh Kalam)
Cabbage and Meat Stew (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, legumes, or other starchy vegetables are added. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Iranian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender shredded cabbage, lamb or beef, slow-cooked in a fragrant broth with herbs, tomato paste, and spices. Often a regional specialty, it's served as a main dish.
Key ingredients
Cabbage, lamb/beef, onions, garlic, tomato paste, fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, mint), olive oil/butter, turmeric, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes, legumes, or other starchy vegetables are added. Request no added sugar in tomato paste. Omit rice.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای کلم پزی، لطفاً سیبزمینی یا حبوبات اضافه نکنید. آیا رب گوجه فرنگی شکر ندارد؟ بدون برنج.
For the Kalam Pazi, please no potatoes or legumes. Is the tomato paste sugar-free? No rice.
Watch out for
Cabbage has some natural carbs. Restaurants might use excessive tomato paste with added sugar, or thickeners. Always served with rice unless specified.
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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