Khoresht-e Anar Oghoru
Pomegranate Chicken and Onion Stew
No, skip this one: about 24g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A tangy and rich stew, typically made with chicken or duck, braised in a sauce of caramelized onions and pomegranate paste. It offers a balance of savory and tart flavors.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (or duck), onion, pomegranate paste, turmeric, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil), salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request no rice. Confirm no added sugar in the pomegranate paste or stew preparation. Some recipes may add a tiny pinch of sugar to balance tartness, ensure this is omitted.
If you order it anyway, say this (Persian)
لطفاً برنج نباشد. مطمئن شوید در رب انار یا خورش، شکر اضافه نشده است.
No rice, please. And confirm there's no added sugar in the pomegranate paste or the stew.
Watch out for
Pomegranate paste can contain added sugar. Natural sugars from pomegranate itself. Always served with rice, which must be omitted.
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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