Qovurma (Keto-Modified)
Pan-Fried Lamb with Caramelized Onions (No Fruit/Chestnuts)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'No sour fruits' (e.g., quince, plums) and 'No chestnuts.'. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A hearty dish of lamb (or beef) slowly fried until tender and flavorful, usually with a generous amount of onions. Traditionally, sour fruits (like quince, plums) or chestnuts might be added, which should be explicitly omitted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, onions, butter or oil, salt, pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Request 'No sour fruits' (e.g., quince, plums) and 'No chestnuts.'
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Qovurmada turş meyvələr (heyva, alça kimi) və şabalıd olmasın, zəhmət olmasa.
For Qovurma, please no sour fruits like quince or plums, and no chestnuts.
Watch out for
Added fruit (quince, plums), chestnuts, hidden sugars.
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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