Bamya Misov
Okra and Meat Stew
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or rice are added. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef slow-cooked with fresh or frozen okra, a touch of tomato, onions, and garlic, in a savory broth enriched with olive oil.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or beef), okra, onions, garlic, canned diced tomatoes (minimal), olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or rice are added. Request a minimal amount of tomatoes to keep the carb count low. Verify no sugar is added to the tomato base.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Բամյա Միսովը խնդրում եմ առանց կարտոֆիլի կամ բրնձի։ Լոլիկը քիչ օգտագործեք և հաստատեք, որ լոլիկի հիմքում շաքար չկա։
For Bamya Misov, please omit potatoes and rice. Use minimal tomatoes, and confirm no sugar is added to the tomato base.
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice as fillers, excessive use of high-sugar tomato paste/sauce, hidden sugar.
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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