Lülyä kabab
Minced Lamb/Beef Kebab
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Grilled skewers of seasoned minced lamb or beef, typically mixed with finely chopped onions and spices. Cooked over open flame until juicy and browned, served without traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb/beef, onion, salt, black pepper, sumac, vegetable oil for grilling.
Optional tweaks
Request to omit lavash/bread and rice. Ask for extra grilled vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, tomatoes) or a simple side salad with oil/lemon dressing if available.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zəhmət olmasa, ləvəş və düyü olmasın. Əvəzinə əlavə qızardılmış tərəvəzlər və ya sadə zeytun yağı və limonlu salat mümkündürmü?
Please, no lavash or rice. Can I have extra grilled vegetables or a simple side salad with oil and lemon dressing instead?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades (rare but possible), often served with carb sides like bread/rice which must be avoided. Onions contribute some carbs.
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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