Чихыртма (Кето, без муки)
Keto Chicken Soup with Egg Yolks (no flour)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and tangy Georgian chicken soup (popular in Russia) characterized by its clear, flavorful broth, shredded chicken, and a unique thickening with egg yolks, often balanced with lemon or grape juice.
Key ingredients
Chicken broth, chicken meat, egg yolks, lemon juice, fresh cilantro, garlic, onions, butter/oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening. Some recipes use a tiny amount of flour; ensure it's omitted. Request extra cilantro and a generous portion of chicken.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Пожалуйста, сделайте Чихыртму без муки и крахмала. Можно побольше кинзы и побольше курицы?
Please ensure the Чихыртма has no flour or starch. I'd like extra cilantro and a generous portion of chicken.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch for thickening. Hidden sugars in pre-made broths. Restaurants might add high-carb vegetables if not specified.
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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