Karalahana Çorbası (Keto, Pirinçsiz, Mısırsız)
Keto Black Cabbage Soup (Rice & Corn-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no cornmeal, rice, or beans. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A robust and hearty soup from the Black Sea region, primarily featuring nutrient-dense black cabbage in a rich, savory broth. The keto version omits the traditional high-carb additions like cornmeal, rice, and beans, focusing on the deep flavors of the cabbage, broth, and often small pieces of flavorful meat like pastırma or kavurma.
Key ingredients
Black cabbage, beef/lamb bone broth, rendered fat (from meat or butter), small amount of onion, optional diced pastırma/kavurma, salt, red pepper flakes.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no cornmeal, rice, or beans. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener. Request minimal onion and no potato.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes contain cornmeal, rice, and beans. Ensure explicit omission. Flour thickeners or excessive use of tomato paste.
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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