Yumurta Qayğanağı
Azerbaijani Herb and Meat Omelette
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A thick, flavorful Azerbaijani omelette or frittata made with fresh eggs, a generous amount of various aromatic herbs (such as dill, cilantro, parsley, green onions), and often minced meat (lamb or beef). Sometimes includes cheese or walnuts for added richness.
Key ingredients
Eggs, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, parsley, green onions), minced lamb (or beef), onions, cooking oil/butter, salt, black pepper. (Optional: cheese, walnuts).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added flour or starch, which is occasionally used as a binder in some omelette variations. Request 'ətli' (with meat) or 'pendirli' (with cheese) if available.
Watch out for
Potential small amount of flour/starch (rare), walnuts (moderate carbs if in large quantities).
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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