Tuzdalghan Qiyar
Pickled Cucumbers
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crisp and tangy pickled cucumbers, traditionally prepared with salt, garlic, dill, and spices. A refreshing and common low-carb accompaniment to rich, fatty Kazakh meat dishes, offering a palate cleanser.
Key ingredients
Cucumbers, water, salt, garlic, dill, bay leaf, black pepper, sometimes horseradish or chili for flavor. Vinegar may or may not be used, often lacto-fermented.
Optional tweaks
Verify with the restaurant that no sugar is used in the pickling brine, as some modern or commercial recipes might add it.
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Tuzdalghan Qiyar-дың тұздығына қант қосылмағанын растаңызшы.
For Tuzdalghan Qiyar, please confirm no sugar is used in the pickling brine.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in pickling brine (less common in traditional preparation but possible in commercial versions).
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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