Qovurma (Lamb and Onion Stir-fry)
Sautéed Lamb with Caramelized Onions and Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: crucially confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb (or sometimes beef) slowly cooked or sautéed with generous amounts of caramelized onions and aromatic herbs. A simple, deeply flavorful meat dish that can be easily kept keto.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, large amounts of onions, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro), butter, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added. Request it served as a standalone meat dish, not with rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Qovurmada zəhmət olmasa kartof, kök və digər nişastalı tərəvəzlər olmasın. Düyü və çörək əvəzinə ayrıca ət yeməyi kimi verin.
For Qovurma, please confirm no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables are added. Serve it as a standalone meat dish, without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Potatoes/carrots commonly added in restaurant versions, high volume of onions can contribute to total carbs, hidden sugars in spice mixes.
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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