Jirjik
Pan-Fried Beef Strips
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Armenian dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced strips of beef (or lamb) quickly pan-fried in butter or olive oil until richly browned and tender. Seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, often with sautéed onions for added flavor.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., sirloin, tenderloin), olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper, onions (optional).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour coating is used on the meat. Request no starchy side dishes like rice or potatoes. Ask for additional keto-friendly vegetables if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Ջրջիկը պատրաստելիս մսի վրա ալյուր չլինի։ Առանց օսլայով խավարտների՝ բրնձի կամ կարտոֆիլի։ Խնդրում եմ ավել կետո բանջարեղեն մատուցել։
For the Jirjik, no flour coating on the meat. No starchy sides like rice or potatoes. Extra keto-friendly vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Rarely, a small amount of flour might be used for crisping in some non-traditional preparations. Onions contribute natural carbs. Often served with starchy sides.
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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