Харчо (Кето, без риса)
Kharcho Soup (Keto, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely ensure no rice is added. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Russian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and spicy Georgian-style beef soup, popular in Russia, traditionally made with beef, rice, tkemali (sour plum sauce) or fresh plums, walnuts, and a generous amount of herbs like cilantro. For keto, rice is entirely omitted, and any added sugar in tkemali or plums must be minimal or replaced with unsweetened alternatives.
Key ingredients
Beef (brisket or chuck), onions, garlic, tomato paste (unsweetened), walnuts, tkemali sauce (unsweetened), fresh cilantro, tarragon, chili flakes, beef broth, cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely ensure no rice is added. Request that the tkemali sauce or plums used are unsweetened. Confirm no added sugar in the beef broth or tomato paste.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Пожалуйста, строго без риса. Уточните, ткемали или сливы несладкие? И чтобы в бульоне или томатной пасте не было сахара.
Absolutely no rice, please. Ensure tkemali or plums are unsweetened. No added sugar in the beef broth or tomato paste.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tkemali/plum sauce, onions, tomato paste, potential for starchy thickeners (though less common in authentic Kharcho).
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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