Kuzu Shashlik
Grilled Lamb Chunks Kebab (without bread/rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no lavash (bread) or rice is served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Succulent chunks of lamb, often marinated simply with onions, salt, and pepper, then grilled on skewers. A hearty and flavorful dish, usually accompanied by lavash, raw onions, and sometimes rice. For keto, focus solely on the grilled lamb.
Key ingredients
Lamb (typically leg or shoulder), onion, salt, black pepper, sumac (for serving), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no lavash (bread) or rice is served. Request additional grilled non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, or zucchini if available, cooked in ample fat.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Tikə Kabab xahiş edirəm. Düyü, lavaş və ya çörək olmasın, nişastalı tərəvəzlər də istəmirəm. Şəkərli marinaddan istifadə olunmadığını təsdiq edin.
Tikə Kabab, please. No rice, no lavash or bread, and no starchy vegetables. Please confirm no sugary marinades.
Watch out for
High quantities of onions used in the marinade or as a side, rare hidden sugar in some generic marinades.
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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