Qara Sorpa
Concentrated Meat Broth (Black Broth)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Kazakhstani dishes.
What it is
A deeply flavorful, dark, and highly concentrated broth made from long-simmered fatty meat and bones, often with a distinct umami profile from slightly charred ingredients. Served piping hot as a restorative and energy-rich liquid.
Key ingredients
Fatty beef/lamb/horse bones, fatty meat, water, salt, black pepper, bay leaf (optional), minimal onion/garlic (for aromatics, strained out).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starches are added, and any aromatic vegetables (like onion/garlic) are used sparingly for flavor and removed before serving to minimize carb content.
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Қара сорпаға крахмал қоспаңызшы. Сондай-ақ, пияз бен сарымсақ сияқты хош иісті көкөністерді аз қолданып, дастарханға берер алдында алып тастаңыз.
For Qara Sorpa, please no added starches. Also, use aromatic vegetables like onion and garlic sparingly, and remove them before serving.
Watch out for
Use of high-carb vegetables in aromatic base that are not fully removed (e.g., carrots, potatoes). Hidden sugars or thickeners in restaurant-prepared broths.
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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