Zhurgan
Traditional Cured Horse Meat Roll
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Kazakhstani dishes.
What it is
A traditional Kazakh delicacy, Zhurgan consists of lean horse meat and fat, seasoned with spices, and then pressed into a roll and cured (often by drying and smoking). It is typically served thinly sliced and cold.
Key ingredients
Horse meat (muscle, fat), salt, black pepper, garlic, cumin, natural casing or pressing.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto, no modifications needed. Ensure no hidden sugars in curing process (unlikely for traditional Zhurgan).
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Жұрғанды дайындауда жасырын қанттар қолданылмағанын растаңызшы.
For the Zhurgan, please confirm no hidden sugars were used in the curing process.
Watch out for
Minimal risk from spices; ensure no sugar is used in the curing process, though traditional methods rarely include it.
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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