Lülyä Kebab
Grilled Minced Lamb Kebab with Keto Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no lavash bread, no rice, and no sugary sauces. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Finely minced lamb (or a lamb/beef mix) seasoned with onions and spices, skewered and grilled. Served as a main protein with a simple side salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs, omitting traditional lavash bread and rice.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb, onion, salt, black pepper, sumac (for serving), vegetable oil (for grilling/salad dressing), cucumber, tomato, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro), lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no lavash bread, no rice, and no sugary sauces. Ensure salad dressing is oil and vinegar/lemon based, not sweet.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades or sauces, default serving with lavash/rice, high-carb ingredients in side salad (e.g., bell peppers, corn) if not specified, onions in the kebab mixture (minor).
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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