Turşu Qovurma (Keto Version)
Pan-Fried Lamb with Onions and Sour Plums (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'Very few or no dried sour plums.' Confirm no added sugar to balance the sourness. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A variation of Qovurma, featuring lamb (often with bones) stir-fried with onions and dried sour plums for a distinct tangy flavor. For keto, the number of plums needs to be limited or omitted, or a keto-friendly souring agent (like a dash of vinegar) used sparingly to achieve the desired tartness without excessive carbs.
Key ingredients
Lamb (often shoulder or leg), onions, dried sour plums (limited), butter or oil, salt, pepper, saffron, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Request 'Very few or no dried sour plums.' Confirm no added sugar to balance the sourness.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Turşu Qovurmaya çox az və ya heç quru alça qoyulmasın, xahiş edirəm. Turşluğu tənzimləmək üçün əlavə şəkər olmadığından əmin olun.
For Turşu Qovurma, please use very few or no dried sour plums. Confirm no added sugar to balance the sourness.
Watch out for
Dried sour plums (high carb in quantity), hidden sugars, high quantity of onions.
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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