Quyruq Qovurma
Lamb Tail Fat Fry (with Lamb Meat)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A deeply traditional and unashamedly rich Azerbaijani dish featuring diced lamb tail fat ('quyruq') rendered until crispy, then combined with tender pieces of lean lamb meat and sautéed onions. Cooked slowly to allow the fats to infuse the meat, resulting in an exceptionally flavorful and high-fat meal.
Key ingredients
Lamb tail fat (or fatty cuts of lamb), lean lamb meat, onions, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request no bread, lavash, or other carb-heavy sides (e.g., potatoes) that are typically served alongside this dish.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Quyruq Qovurmanı çörəksiz, lavaşsız və kartof kimi digər karbohidratlı əlavələr olmadan gətirin, zəhmət olmasa.
For the Quyruq Qovurma, please serve it without bread, lavash, or any other carb-heavy sides like potatoes.
Watch out for
Main risk is always being served with bread or potatoes; explicit omission is necessary.
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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