Qovurma (Keto Fried Lamb/Beef with Onions)
Fried Lamb or Beef with Onions and Spices (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: insist on no rice or bread served alongside. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent pieces of lamb or beef slowly fried and braised with a generous amount of deeply caramelized onions and traditional spices like turmeric. A rich and flavorful main course, served without the typical rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef (often shoulder or leg), large quantity of onions, butter/oil, salt, pepper, turmeric.
How to make it keto
Insist on no rice or bread served alongside. Confirm that no sugar is explicitly added for onion caramelization (natural caramelization is fine).
Watch out for
Almost always served with rice. The large amount of caramelized onions, if cooked with added sugar, can significantly increase net carbs.
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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