Baliq Kebab
Grilled Fish Kebab with Lemon and Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: request no lavash (bread) and no rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish (often sturgeon or salmon) marinated simply with lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs, then grilled on skewers. A naturally light and keto-friendly option, provided traditional carb-heavy sides like lavash and rice are avoided.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fish fillets (sturgeon, salmon, etc.), lemon, olive oil, fresh herbs (dill, parsley), salt, black pepper, grilled tomato/bell pepper (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no lavash (bread) and no rice. Ask for extra grilled vegetables (like bell peppers or eggplant) or a simple green salad. Confirm no sugary marinades are used.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Balıq Kebabı lavaşsız və düyüsüz istərəm. Əvəzinə əlavə qızarmış tərəvəzlər (bibər, badımcan kimi) və ya sadə yaşıl salat verin. Marinadda şəkər yoxdur, düzdürmü?
Balıq Kebabı: No lavash or rice. Extra grilled veggies (peppers, eggplant) or a green salad. Confirm no sugary marinades.
Watch out for
Served with high-carb sides (lavash, rice). Marinades might contain sugar (less common for fish kebab, but always confirm).
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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