Sujuk
Spicy Cured Sausage
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Armenian dishes.
What it is
A dry, spicy, and garlicky cured sausage typically made from ground beef or lamb, heavily seasoned. Often pan-fried and served with eggs.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, sumac, salt, black pepper, paprika. Cooked with oil/butter.
Optional tweaks
Request no bread if served alongside, especially when part of a breakfast platter.
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Սուջուկի հետ հաց չտաք, խնդրում եմ, հատկապես, եթե նախաճաշի սկուտեղի մաս է։
For the Sujuk, please no bread, especially if it's part of a breakfast platter.
Watch out for
None inherent in the sausage itself. Watch for sugary additives if factory-made, but less common in traditional Sujuk. Often served with bread.
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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