Lula Kebab
Grilled Ground Lamb/Beef Kebab with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no lavash bread or rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Flavorful grilled skewers of seasoned ground lamb and/or beef, mixed with onions and herbs. Traditionally served with lavash bread and rice, which must be omitted for keto. Request with grilled vegetables or a simple side salad.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onions, salt, black pepper, sumac (for serving), vegetable oil (for grilling).
How to make it keto
Request no lavash bread or rice. Ask for a side of grilled bell peppers, eggplant, or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing instead. Confirm no sugar in the marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Lula Kabab lavaşsız, düyüsüz. Əvəzinə manqal bibər, badımcan və ya zeytun yağlı, sirkəli yaşıl salat. Marinadında şəkər yoxdur, düzdürmü?
Lula Kebab: No lavash or rice. Please substitute with grilled bell peppers, eggplant, or a green salad with oil/vinegar. Is the marinade sugar-free?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades, carby side dishes (bread, rice, potatoes), sweet sauces if offered.
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 ›
