Khoresh Badam
Lamb/Chicken & Almond Stew (No Sugar/Fruit)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar, honey, or dried fruits (like apricots) are used in the stew, as these can be present in some stew preparations. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A fragrant Persian stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or chicken simmered with blanched almonds, onions, and saffron. The rich, savory broth is naturally low in carbs, provided no sugar or dried fruits are added, which are sometimes used in other stews.
Key ingredients
Lamb or chicken stew meat, blanched almonds, onions, saffron, tomato paste, turmeric, salt, black pepper, generous cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar, honey, or dried fruits (like apricots) are used in the stew, as these can be present in some stew preparations. Request to be served 'without rice'.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای خورش بادام، لطفاً مطمئن شوید شکر، عسل یا میوههای خشک استفاده نشده باشد. بدون برنج سرو کنید.
For the Khoresh Badam, please ensure no sugar, honey, or dried fruits are used. Serve without rice.
Watch out for
Some stews might contain small amounts of sugar or fruit; explicitly confirm their absence. Tomato paste contributes some carbs.
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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