Katsa Kebab
Clay Pot Meat & Vegetable Kebab
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or rice are added to the pot or served on the side. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked in a traditional clay pot (katsa) with a medley of low-carb vegetables such as eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions, infused with aromatic herbs. A deeply savory, oven-baked stew.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef chunks, eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or rice are added to the pot or served on the side. Confirm no added sugars in tomato products. Request a side of a simple green salad if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Կացա Քյաբաբի համար խնդրում եմ համոզվեք, որ կարտոֆիլ կամ բրինձ չի ավելացվել կամ մատուցվում կողքից։ Հաստատեք, որ լոլիկի մթերքներն առանց ավելացված շաքարի են։ Կարո՞ղ եմ մի պարզ կանաչ աղցան խնդրել։
For Katsa Kebab, please ensure no potatoes or rice are added or served on the side. Confirm no added sugars in tomato products. A simple green salad, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes, rice, sugary tomato paste/sauce.
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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