Lülə Kabab
Grilled Minced Lamb/Beef Kebab with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no lavash bread or rice. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Savory minced lamb or beef, seasoned with onions and herbs, skillfully grilled on a skewer. Traditionally served with lavash bread, rice, and grilled vegetables. For keto, the bread and rice are omitted, focusing on the succulent meat and accompanying grilled vegetables like tomatoes and peppers.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, salt, black pepper, sumac (for serving), 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 (unlikely for Lülə kabab).
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Lülə Kabab: Lavaşsız və düyüsüz olsun. Marinadında şəkər varmı?
Lülə Kabab: No lavash or rice, please. Is the marinade sugar-free?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in restaurant marinades (low risk for Lülə), 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.
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