Баклажаны по-Грузински (Кето)
Georgian Eggplant Salad (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Russian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing and aromatic cold salad featuring fried or baked eggplant slices, vibrant bell peppers, fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), and pungent garlic, dressed with olive oil and vinegar. It's distinct from eggplant caviar (baklazhannaya ikra).
Key ingredients
Eggplant, bell peppers (red, green), fresh garlic, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, red onion (minimal), olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request minimal red onion. Confirm no sugar is added to the dressing. Ensure eggplant is pan-fried in generous oil or baked, not breaded.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Для Баклажан по-Грузински: сделайте, пожалуйста, с минимумом красного лука, без сахара в заправке. Баклажаны пожарить или запечь, не панировать.
For the Баклажаны: minimal red onion, no sugar in dressing. Eggplant should be pan-fried or baked, not breaded.
Watch out for
Sugar in dressing, excessive bell peppers or onion, breading on eggplant (if fried).
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.