Nar Qovurma (Lamb/Beef with Pomegranate Sauce, No Chestnuts)
Lamb/Beef Fry with Pomegranate Sauce (No Chestnuts)
No, skip this one: about 22.5g 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 savory and tangy dish featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef, pan-fried or stewed with onions, and finished in a rich pomegranate sauce. The flavors are a balance of savory meat and the tart sweetness of pomegranate.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or beef) cubes, onions, pomegranate molasses, cooking oil, salt, pepper, spices.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request no chestnuts, which are often included and are high in carbs. Ask for minimal pomegranate molasses, or confirm it's unsweetened/sugar-free if available, as molasses is sugar-dense. Request no starchy sides like rice.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Nar Qovurma üçün zəhmət olmasa şabalıd olmasın. Narşərabı az edin, ya da şəkərsiz olarsa yaxşı olar. Düyü kimi nişastalı qarnirlər olmasın.
For Nar Qovurma, please omit chestnuts. Minimal pomegranate molasses, or unsweetened if possible. No starchy sides like rice.
Watch out for
Pomegranate molasses is naturally high in sugar; even in small amounts, it adds up. Chestnuts are a common inclusion and are very high in carbs. Onions contribute to the carb count. 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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