Qoyun Gavurması / Dana Gavurması (Keto)
Fried Lamb or Beef with Onions and Herbs (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request that NO POTATOES are included in the dish or served alongside, as they are a very common addition. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory pieces of lamb or beef pan-fried until tender and deeply caramelized with generous amounts of sliced onions and fresh herbs. A rich and satisfying traditional meat dish, often preserved.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, large quantities of onion, cooking oil (butter or ghee often used), salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request that NO POTATOES are included in the dish or served alongside, as they are a very common addition. Confirm no added sugar is used during the onion caramelization process. Ensure no bread or rice is served.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Qovurma üçün, xahiş edirəm kartofsuz olsun, yanında da kartof verməyin. Soğan qovuranda şəkər qatılmasın. Çörəksiz və düyüsüz gətirin.
For the Gavurma, critical: no potatoes in or with the dish. Confirm no added sugar during onion caramelization. No bread or rice, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common accompaniment or ingredient; potential for hidden sugar if onions are heavily caramelized with added sugar.
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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