Khorak-e Goosht
Slow-Cooked Lamb and Onion Stew (Keto, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
A hearty and simple stew of tender pieces of lamb (or beef) slow-cooked with onions, turmeric, and aromatic spices until rich and succulent. A pure meat dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, onion, turmeric, salt, black pepper, cooking oil or butter. May include a small amount of tomato paste.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Request no rice as an accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
خوراک گوشت بدون سیبزمینی، هویج یا سبزیجات نشاستهای دیگر باشد. برنج هم همراهش نباشد.
For Khorak-e Goosht, please no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. And no rice as an accompaniment.
Watch out for
Almost always served with rice. Some recipes might add potatoes or carrots. Hidden sugars can be found in commercially prepared tomato paste.
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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