Kotlet (Keto-style)
Iranian Minced Meat Patties (Keto, No Potato)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that no potato is used in the mixture. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
Flavorful pan-fried patties made from seasoned ground beef or lamb, mixed with grated onion and egg, cooked until golden brown and crispy, without the typical potato filler.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or lamb, onion, egg, turmeric, salt, black pepper, cooking oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm that no potato is used in the mixture. Ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as binders.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای کتلت، لطفاً مطمئن شوید سیبزمینی در مواد نیست. پودر سوخاری یا آرد هم استفاده نشده باشد.
For Kotlet, please confirm no potato is used in the mixture, and no breadcrumbs or flour as binders.
Watch out for
Traditional Kotlet almost universally contains grated potato and often breadcrumbs as a binder. Hidden sugars might exist in some restaurant spice blends.
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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