Kuzu Hünkar Beğendi (Keto Patlıcan Beğendi ile)
Sultan's Delight with Lamb and Keto Smoked Eggplant Puree
Yes, with a tweak: request the eggplant puree (beğendi) to be made without flour or any starch thickeners. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked lamb stew (often shoulder or leg) in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce, served over a creamy puree of intensely smoked eggplant. The traditional beğendi puree is often thickened with flour, so a keto version omits this, using butter and heavy cream for richness.
Key ingredients
Lamb stew meat, tomatoes, onions, garlic, green peppers, olive oil. For the beğendi: Eggplant, butter, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, (optional Kashkaval cheese).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the eggplant puree (beğendi) to be made without flour or any starch thickeners. Ensure it's prepared with butter and heavy cream. Confirm no rice or other carb sides.
Watch out for
Flour in the eggplant puree is the primary carb risk. Hidden sugar in tomato paste used for the lamb stew is also possible. Large quantities of eggplant could contribute more carbs than expected.
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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