Qovurma (Quvurmə)
Pan-Fried Lamb/Veal with Onions and Herbs (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice, potatoes, or any other carb-heavy starches are served with the dish. 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 veal pan-fried with richly caramelized onions and fresh herbs. A savory, hearty dish that's naturally keto when served without starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Lamb or veal shoulder/leg, large quantities of onions, butter or oil, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no rice, potatoes, or any other carb-heavy starches are served with the dish. Confirm no added flour for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Qovurmanı düyüsüz, kartofsuz və digər nişastasız xahiş edirəm. Zəhmət olmasa, qatılaşdırmaq üçün un qatılmadığını təsdiq edin.
Qovurma, please, with no rice, potatoes, or other starches. Please confirm no added flour for thickening.
Watch out for
Rice, potatoes (if added by some restaurants), excessive caramelized onions (which develop sugars), potential flour in sauce.
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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