Fisinjan (Fesenjan)
Chicken/Lamb with Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce (No Rice)
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A rich and complex stew featuring chicken or lamb slow-cooked in a thick, savory-tart sauce made from finely ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Served as a standalone dish, omitting the traditional rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken or lamb, walnuts, pomegranate molasses (narşərab), onion, butter/oil, salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request no rice. Inquire about the amount of pomegranate molasses and if any additional sugar is used to balance tartness, asking for minimal or no added sugar.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Fisinjan üçün düyüsüz olsun, zəhmət olmasa. Nar şirəsi az istifadə olunsun və turşuluğu tarazlamaq üçün əlavə şəkər qatılmasın, xahiş edirəm.
For Fisinjan, please no rice. Can you use minimal pomegranate molasses and no added sugar to balance the tartness?
Watch out for
Pomegranate molasses (narşərab) contributes natural sugars; restaurant portions can be high. Some recipes add sugar to balance the tartness. Ensure no rice is served.
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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