Kchuch (Lamb and Vegetable Stew)
Lamb and Vegetable Stew (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty slow-cooked stew featuring tender lamb pieces baked in a traditional clay pot with eggplant, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Modified by omitting potatoes and reducing high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, eggplant, bell peppers (green/red), fresh or canned diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, fresh cilantro, parsley, basil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes. Ensure minimal onion and bell pepper. Confirm no added sugar in tomato paste or sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Խնդրում եմ, Կճուճը՝ առանց կարտոֆիլի։ Սոխն ու պղպեղը քիչ լինեն։ Հաստատեք, որ լոլիկի մածուկին կամ սոուսներին շաքարավազ չի ավելացվել։
Kchuch, please no potatoes. Minimal onion and bell pepper. No added sugar in tomato paste or sauces, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a traditional ingredient. Excessive onion and bell pepper can increase carb count. Hidden sugars in canned tomatoes or tomato paste are possible.
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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