Lula Kebab & Tikə Kebab Platter
Mixed Kebab Platter (Minced Lamb/Beef & Lamb Chunks)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A generous platter featuring grilled minced lamb/beef kebabs (Lula) and tender lamb chunks (Tikə) on skewers, seasoned with traditional spices. Served with grilled non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers and a moderate amount of tomatoes/onions.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, lamb chunks, onions (for flavor/grill, not meant for consumption in large quantities), bell peppers, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, sumac, cooking oil (for grilling).
Optional tweaks
Request no bread, rice, or potatoes. Focus on the meat and grilled non-starchy vegetables. Ask for light onion/tomato if carb conscious.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Lula Kebab & Tikə Kebab Platter zəhmət olmasa. Çörək, düyü və kartof olmasın. Soğan və pomidor az olsun.
Lula Kebab & Tikə Kebab Platter, please. No bread, rice, or potatoes. Light onion and tomato, please.
Watch out for
Marinades (unlikely for traditional kebabs but possible for some variations), high quantities of onions/tomatoes in grilled sides.
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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