Hünkar Beğendi (Keto-Friendly)
Lamb Stew over Smoked Eggplant Puree
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the beğendi (eggplant puree) is made without flour. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory lamb stew cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices, served atop a creamy, smoky eggplant puree (beğendi). The beğendi is traditionally made with roasted eggplant, butter, milk/cream, and a touch of flour – ask for no flour for strict keto.
Key ingredients
Lamb, onion, tomato, green pepper, olive oil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, smoked eggplant, butter, heavy cream (or milk), optionally a tiny bit of cheese.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the beğendi (eggplant puree) is made without flour. Request heavy cream instead of milk if possible for more fat and fewer carbs. Ensure no rice is served.
Watch out for
Flour in the eggplant puree is a major risk. Hidden sugar in the tomato stew. Large amount of onions/tomatoes in 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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