Keto Hünkar Beğendi (Flourless Smoked Eggplant Puree)
Sultan's Lamb Stew with Flourless Smoked Eggplant Puree
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Tender chunks of lamb (or beef) slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce, served atop a creamy, smoky eggplant puree. The traditional eggplant puree is modified to be flourless, achieving creaminess with butter, aged white cheese (like kasar or parmesan), and heavy cream instead of flour-based béchamel.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, eggplant, heavy cream, butter, aged white cheese (like kasar or parmesan), tomato paste, onion, garlic, green pepper, olive oil, salt, black pepper, bay leaf.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, confirm the eggplant puree is made without flour or any starch. Ask for extra butter/cream/cheese in the puree for creaminess. Ensure the stew sauce has no added sugar. Request no rice or bread.
Watch out for
Traditional Hünkar Beğendi eggplant puree uses flour; hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce; high 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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