Nar Qovurma
Lamb with Pomegranate and Onions
No, skip this one: about 16g 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
Tender lamb pieces slowly braised with onions, pomegranate seeds, and a touch of pomegranate juice or molasses, resulting in a rich, tangy, and savory stew. Often served with rice, which is omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder or leg), onion, pomegranate seeds, pomegranate molasses/juice (minimal for keto), cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Omit any rice or bread served on the side. Request minimal pomegranate juice/molasses to reduce carb content. Confirm no additional sugar is added to the dish.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Nar Qovurma, xahiş edirəm düyüsüz və çörəksiz olsun. Nar suyu/narşərabı az istərdim və əlavə şəkər qatılmadığını təsdiq edin.
Nar Qovurma, please omit any rice or bread. Use minimal pomegranate juice/molasses and confirm no additional sugar is added.
Watch out for
Pomegranate seeds and molasses (integral, but contribute carbs), 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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