Hünkar Beğendi (Keto Smoked Eggplant Puree)
Lamb Stew with Smoked Eggplant Puree
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the eggplant puree ('beğendi') is made without flour or potato starch as a thickener. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and tender slow-cooked lamb stew (often shoulder or shank meat with tomatoes and spices) served atop a creamy, smoky eggplant puree (beğendi) made with smoked eggplant, butter, milk/cream, and cheese, explicitly without flour.
Key ingredients
Lamb, fresh tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, olive oil, spices (oregano, thyme), smoked eggplant, milk/heavy cream, butter, Kasseri cheese (or similar mild white cheese), garlic, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the eggplant puree ('beğendi') is made without flour or potato starch as a thickener. Request full-fat milk/cream.
Watch out for
Flour or starch used to thicken the eggplant puree. Tomato paste in the lamb stew can have added sugars.
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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