Balıq Kabab
Grilled Fish Kebab with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no lavash bread or rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish, often sturgeon or other local varieties, marinated simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes lemon, then grilled to perfection on skewers or directly over coals. Served keto-style by omitting bread or rice, focusing on the succulent fish and accompanying grilled vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fish fillets (e.g., sturgeon, Caspian kutum), lemon, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil (for grilling/seasoning), grilled tomatoes, grilled peppers.
How to make it keto
Request no lavash bread or rice. Confirm no sugar in marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Balıq Kabab: Lavaşsız və düyüsüz olsun. Marinadında şəkər varmı?
Balıq Kabab: No lavash or rice, please. Is the marinade sugar-free?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades, sweet sauces/relishes served on the side.
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 Azerbaijani menuAll 907 Azerbaijani dishes ›
