Quzu Şaşlıq
Grilled Lamb Shashlik with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, lavash, or rice on the side. About 5.5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Succulent cubes of marinated lamb meat, often interspersed with chunks of onion or bell pepper, grilled on skewers over open flames. The marinade typically tenderizes the meat and infuses it with flavor.
Key ingredients
Lamb cubes, onions (for marinade and grilling), bell peppers (for grilling), cooking oil (for marinade/grill), salt, pepper, various spices (e.g., sumac).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, lavash, or rice on the side. Ask for additional grilled vegetables like tomatoes and bell peppers.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Quzu Şaşlığın yanında zəhmət olmasa çörək, lavaş və ya düyü olmasın. Əlavə qızardılmış pomidor və bibər istərdim.
For Quzu Şaşlıq, no bread, lavash, or rice on the side, please. Additional grilled tomatoes and bell peppers instead.
Watch out for
Served with carb sides unless requested otherwise. Traditional marinades are often yogurt/onion/vinegar based, but some modern restaurants might use sugary marinades.
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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