Dana Qovurma (Düyüsüz)
Stewed Beef/Veal (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'düyüsüz' (rice-free) as it's typically served with rice. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of beef or veal slow-cooked or sautéed with caramelized onions and aromatic spices until deeply flavored and succulent. Served without its traditional rice accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Beef or veal, onions, cooking oil or butter, salt, black pepper, sometimes a small amount of tomato paste or turmeric.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'düyüsüz' (rice-free) as it's typically served with rice. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the sauce (unlikely for authentic qovurma, but good to check).
Watch out for
Accompanying rice (must omit), potential flour thickeners, hidden sugars in tomato paste (if used).
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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