Keto Kufteh Tabrizi (No Rice/Legumes)
Tabriz-Style Meatballs (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request omission of rice, split peas, and any flour or breadcrumbs. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A regional specialty from Tabriz, these are large, savory meatballs made from ground lamb or beef, fresh herbs, and spices, re-engineered for keto by omitting traditional rice and split peas. Often served in a light, savory broth.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onions, eggs (as binder), fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, mint, tarragon), turmeric, salt, pepper. May contain a hard-boiled egg or walnuts inside.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request omission of rice, split peas, and any flour or breadcrumbs. Confirm the broth is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
کوفته تبریزی کتو رو لطفاً بدون برنج، لپه، آرد و پودر سوخاری سرو کنید. آیا آبگوشت آن شکر ندارد؟
For the Keto Kufteh Tabrizi, please omit rice, split peas, flour, or breadcrumbs. Is the broth sugar-free?
Watch out for
Traditionally contains rice and split peas. Restaurants might use breadcrumbs or flour as binders or thickeners for the sauce. Hidden sugars in broth/sauce.
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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