Keto Fisinjan (Reduced Pomegranate Molasses)
Chicken/Meat with Walnut-Pomegranate Sauce (Low Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: request significantly reduced or no pomegranate molasses and no added sugar in the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and distinctive stew featuring chicken (or other meat) slow-cooked in a thick, savory sauce made from finely ground walnuts and a significantly reduced amount of pomegranate molasses, adapted for keto.
Key ingredients
Chicken (or duck/beef), walnuts, onions, olive oil, salt, black pepper, very small amount of pomegranate molasses (or sugar-free substitute if available), spices.
How to make it keto
Request significantly reduced or no pomegranate molasses and no added sugar in the sauce. Confirm no rice is served as an accompaniment. The dish naturally relies on walnuts for its rich texture and fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Fisincan üçün yanındakı düyünü gətirməyin. Xahiş edirəm yeməyə əlavə şəkər qatılmadığını təsdiq edin.
For the Fisincan, please omit the side of rice. Confirm no additional sugar is added to the dish.
Watch out for
High sugar content from traditional pomegranate molasses, added sugar in the sauce, often served with rice.
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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