Baklazhan Salat
Roasted Eggplant Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Kazakhstani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing salad featuring roasted or grilled eggplant, mixed with bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs (dill, parsley), and dressed with oil and vinegar. Served cold or at room temperature.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, bell peppers (various colors), tomatoes, garlic, fresh dill, fresh parsley, olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
None needed. Ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. Confirm no potatoes or high-carb vegetables are included.
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Баклажан салатқа дрессингте қант жоқ екеніне сенімдісіз бе? Картоп немесе көмірсуы көп көкөністерсіз беріңізші.
Baklazhan Salat, please ensure no sugar in the dressing. And no potatoes or high-carb vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in dressing, cross-contamination with starchy ingredients in a buffet setting. Restaurant tendency to add more oil, but that's keto friendly.
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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