Boiled Lamb with Achshchu (Ащышу қосылған қайнатылған қой еті)
Boiled Lamb with Pungent Herb Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or flour to be used as thickeners in the Achshchu sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender boiled lamb, typically shoulder or leg, served with a distinctive, pungent green sauce (Achshchu). This traditional sauce is made from a blend of wild herbs, garlic, green chili, and often a sour component like vinegar or fermented dairy, providing a sharp, savory contrast to the rich meat.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, water, salt, bay leaf, black pepper. For Achshchu: fresh herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro, wild garlic), garlic, green chili, vinegar or unsweetened fermented dairy (e.g., qymyz, ayran), olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or flour to be used as thickeners in the Achshchu sauce. Confirm only keto-friendly ingredients in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars or flour used as thickeners in the Achshchu sauce. Small amounts of higher-carb herbs if used excessively.
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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