Qovurma (Sadə)
Slow-Cooked Lamb and Onion Fry
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no chestnuts, dried fruits (apricots, plums), or potatoes are added. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb (or beef) slow-cooked or pan-fried with onions until caramelized and richly flavorful. This simple, hearty dish is keto-friendly when high-carb additions are omitted.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (often shoulder or leg), onions, lamb fat/cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no chestnuts, dried fruits (apricots, plums), or potatoes are added. Confirm it's primarily just meat and onions.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Qovurma üçün xahiş edirəm, şabalıd, quru meyvələr və ya kartof əlavə olunmadığını təsdiqləyin. Sadəcə ət və soğan olsun.
For Qovurma, please confirm no chestnuts, dried fruits, or potatoes are added. Just meat and onions.
Watch out for
Often served with rice or bread (must be omitted). Potential for added chestnuts, dried fruits, or potatoes in some variations, which are high in carbs.
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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