Qovurma (Lamb/Beef with Caramelized Onions)
Pan-Fried Lamb or Beef with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb or beef slowly pan-fried with a generous amount of onions until deeply caramelized, seasoned with salt and pepper. This hearty dish is rich in flavor and fat, usually served with rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, large amount of onions, cooking oil (often butter or sunflower oil), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice. Ensure no sugar is added to caramelize the onions (traditional caramelization is slow, without added sugar).
Watch out for
Omission of rice is critical. Caramelized onions contribute significant carbs. Hidden sugar in the caramelization process is a possibility.
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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