Khorovats
Armenian Grilled Meats
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Armenian dishes.
What it is
Assorted marinated and grilled meats (lamb, pork, chicken, beef) cooked over an open flame, typically served with onions and herbs.
Key ingredients
Cubes of meat (lamb, pork, chicken, beef), onions, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, sumac, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro).
Optional tweaks
Request no bread (lavash), no rice or bulgur pilaf, and no potatoes. Confirm marinade has no sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Խորովածի հետ խնդրում եմ լավաշ, բրինձ, բլղուր կամ կարտոֆիլ չտալ։ Մարինադը շաքար չի պարունակո՞ւմ։
For the Khorovats, please no lavash, rice, bulgur, or potatoes. Could you confirm the marinade has no sugar?
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (check with restaurant), high-carb side dishes (rice, bulgur, potatoes, bread) often served alongside.
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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