Qengj në Saç (pa patate)
Slow-cooked Lamb in Sac (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'pa patate' (without potatoes) and ensure no other high-carb root vegetables are added. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Albanian dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked lamb traditionally prepared in a 'Saç' (a bell-shaped cooking dome), seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and Mediterranean herbs like oregano and bay leaf. The meat cooks in its own juices and rendered fat, resulting in incredibly flavorful and succulent lamb, served without potatoes.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, olive oil, salt, black pepper, oregano, bay leaf, minimal garlic.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'pa patate' (without potatoes) and ensure no other high-carb root vegetables are added.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Qengjin në Saç pa patate, ju lutem. Dhe pa asnjë perime tjetër me rrënjë.
Can I have the Qengj në Saç without potatoes, please? And no other root vegetables.
Watch out for
Accidental inclusion of potatoes or other starchy vegetables; hidden sugars in pre-mixed spice blends (rare for this dish); large quantities of onions/garlic can add minor 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.
More on the Albanian menuAll 280 Albanian dishes ›
