Qovurma Quzu eti
Braised Lamb with Onions and Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb slow-braised with plenty of onions and sometimes fresh herbs, resulting in a rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying stew-like dish. Served without its traditional rice accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Lamb, onions, butter or lamb fat, salt, pepper, fresh herbs (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no rice. Confirm no sugary additives or tomato paste with added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Gavurma düyüsüz, kartofsuz və nişastalı tərəvəzlərsiz olsun. Əlavə yağ istəyərdim zəhmət olmasa.
Please serve Gavurma without rice, potatoes, or other starchy vegetables. Can I have extra fat?
Watch out for
Traditionally served with rice. Can have high carb count from generous amounts of onions. Potential for hidden sugar in seasoning mixes or tomato paste if used.
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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