Quzu Qovurma
Braised Lamb with Onions (No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for no rice, no bread (lavash), and no potato-based side dishes. 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 fried with plenty of caramelized onions and spices. A rich and flavorful meat dish that is excellent when served without carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or beef) shoulder/leg, yellow onions, cooking oil/fat (butter or rendered lamb fat), salt, black pepper, turmeric (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for no rice, no bread (lavash), and no potato-based side dishes. Ensure a generous amount of cooking fat is used in preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Quzu Qovurmanı düyüsüz, lavaşsız və kartofsuz istəyirəm. Xahiş edirəm bol yağda hazırlansın.
For the Quzu Qovurma, please, no rice, no lavash, and no potato sides. Ensure it's prepared with generous cooking fat.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with rice, bread, or potatoes. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to aid onion caramelization, increasing total carbs slightly.
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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