Qovurma (Kartofsuz, Düyüsüz)
Fried Lamb with Onions (No Potatoes or Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request *no potatoes or rice* as common accompaniments. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A simple yet delicious dish of tender lamb pieces fried until golden with plenty of caramelized onions. It's a versatile preparation often served as a standalone dish. Easily made keto by omitting common carb sides like potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb stew meat, large amount of onion, cooking oil (butter, vegetable oil), salt, pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no potatoes or rice* as common accompaniments. Ensure no added sugar during the caramelization of onions, or keep onion quantity moderate.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Qovurma kartofsuz və düyüsüz olsun. Soğanı karamelizə edərkən şəkər qatılmasın və ya az soğan istərəm.
Qovurma kartofsuz və düyüsüz olsun. Soğan karamelizasiyasında şəkər əlavə edilməsin və ya soğanı az qoyun.
Watch out for
Traditional potato or rice sides; potential excessive use of onions which can add up in carbs; hidden sugars for onion caramelization.
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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