Lülə Kebab (Minced Lamb Kebab)
Minced Lamb Kebab Skewers with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no lavash bread or rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Seasoned ground lamb (or a mix of lamb and beef) molded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. For a keto option, it is served with grilled vegetables and no traditional lavash bread or rice.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onions, sumac, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), cooking oil. Served with grilled tomatoes and bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no lavash bread or rice. Ask for grilled vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, bell peppers, onions) or a simple fresh salad as a side. Confirm no sugar in the meat marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Lülə Kebabı lavaşsız və düyüsüz zəhmət olmasa. Yanına manqal tərəvəzləri və ya təzə salat olar? Marinadda şəkər yoxdur, düzdürmü?
For Lülə Kebab, please no lavash or rice. Can I have grilled vegetables or a fresh salad instead? Please confirm there's no sugar in the marinade.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades, bread/rice served by default.
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 ›
