Dana/Toyuq Qovurma (No Rice)
Pan-Fried Beef/Chicken with Onions (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cubes of tender beef (Dana) or chicken (Toyuq) pan-fried with a generous amount of caramelized onions and sometimes a touch of fresh tomato. This simple yet flavorful dish is typically served with rice.
Key ingredients
Beef/chicken cubes, large quantity of onions, fresh tomato (minimal, optional), salt, black pepper, generous cooking oil/butter.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Confirm no sugar is used to caramelize the onions. Ask for extra fat if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Dana/Toyuq Qovurma istərdim. Düyüsüz olsun. Soğan karamelləşdirilərkən şəkər istifadə olunurmu? Xahiş edirəm, əlavə yağ əlavə edin.
Dana/Toyuq Qovurma, please. No rice. Is sugar used to caramelize the onions? Please add extra fat.
Watch out for
Always served with rice. Restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to help caramelize the onions. Tomatoes and onions contribute carbs.
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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