Hünkar Beğendi
Sultan's Delight - Lamb Stew with Smoked Eggplant Puree
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the eggplant puree (beğendi) is made without any flour or starch for thickening. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A regal dish featuring a rich, slow-cooked stew of tender lamb (or beef) in a savory tomato-based sauce, traditionally served over a creamy, intensely smoky roasted eggplant puree (beğendi) made with butter, milk/cream, and sometimes cheese.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef shoulder, eggplant, butter, milk/cream, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, bell pepper, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the eggplant puree (beğendi) is made without any flour or starch for thickening. Also, verify no added sugar in the stew's tomato base.
Watch out for
Flour or starch often used as a thickener in the eggplant puree. Hidden sugar in tomato paste or other components of the stew.
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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