Kaurma
Fried Meat with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are added. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Kazakhstani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef (sometimes with liver) fried until deeply browned, then slowly cooked with a generous amount of sliced onions, creating a rich and aromatic gravy.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef (shoulder or leg), onions, vegetable oil (or rendered fat), salt, black pepper, occasionally bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Ensure no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are added. Request extra fat (e.g., butter or lamb fat) to be used in cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Kaurma-ға картоп немесе сәбіз сияқты крахмалды көкөністер қоспаңыз. Дайындағанда қосымша сары май немесе қой майын қолданыңыз.
For Kaurma, please add no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots. Use extra butter or lamb fat in cooking.
Watch out for
High onion content can contribute to total carbs if consumed in very large portions. Potential for flour/starch as a thickener, though uncommon for authentic Kaurma.
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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