Quzu / Mal Əti Sajı
Lamb or Beef Cooked on Saj with Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request this dish without potatoes, which are a common addition. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked on a traditional 'saj' (a large, domed cast-iron griddle) with plenty of onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, resulting in a rich, flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, generous amount of oil/animal fat, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
CRUCIAL: Explicitly request this dish without potatoes, which are a common addition. Ensure no rice or bread (lavash) is served alongside the dish.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Quzu / Mal Əti Sajı zəhmət olmasa kartofsuz olsun. Yanında plov və ləvəş də verməyin.
For the Quzu / Mal Əti Sajı, please make it without potatoes. Also, no rice or lavash served on the side, thank you.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common addition and must be omitted. Served with bread/lavash or rice as a side.
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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