Kuzu Hünkâr Beğendi (Unlu Beğendisiz)
Lamb Stew over Keto Smoked Eggplant Puree
Yes, with a tweak: request the beğendi (eggplant puree) to be made WITHOUT flour ('unsuz beğendi'). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A luxurious dish featuring tender cubes of lamb stewed in a rich tomato-based sauce, served over a creamy smoked eggplant puree (beğendi). The critical modification for keto is ensuring the beğendi is made without flour, typically using smoked eggplant, butter, and cheese or cream.
Key ingredients
Lamb, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, spices (for stew); Smoked eggplant, butter, kasar cheese/heavy cream, salt, pepper (for beğendi).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the beğendi (eggplant puree) to be made WITHOUT flour ('unsuz beğendi'). Confirm no potato or rice served with it.
Watch out for
Hidden flour in the eggplant puree if not specifically requested without. Tomato and onion carbs 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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