Kuzu Hünkar Beğendi (without rice/bread)
Lamb with Smoked Eggplant Puree (Sultan's Delight, No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request the 'beğendi' (eggplant puree) to be made without flour if possible, or confirm only minimal is used. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and flavorful stew of tender lamb cubes cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce, served atop a creamy, smoky eggplant puree (beğendi) made with roasted eggplant, butter, and cheese (often kasar).
Key ingredients
Lamb, eggplant, onion, tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, olive oil/butter, kasar cheese (or similar), milk/cream (minimal), flour (minimal for roux in beğendi, assuming restaurant use), spices.
How to make it keto
Request the 'beğendi' (eggplant puree) to be made without flour if possible, or confirm only minimal is used. Ensure no rice or bread is served.
Watch out for
The eggplant puree (beğendi) traditionally contains a small amount of flour (roux) for thickening. Confirm minimal use or omission if possible. Sugar in tomato sauce. Often served with rice.
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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