Sac İçi (Lamb/Beef)
Sizzling Lamb and Vegetable Platter (on Saj)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots). About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A vibrant platter of tender lamb or beef (sometimes chicken) stir-fried and served sizzling hot on a traditional cast-iron saj pan with a generous array of vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and often eggplant. Ensure no potatoes are added.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef/chicken, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, eggplant, butter/oil, salt, pepper, fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots). Confirm no sugary sauces or glazes are used.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Sac İçi sifariş edirəm. Kartofsuz və nişastalı tərəvəzlərsiz (məsələn, kök). Şəkərli sous və ya qlaz yoxdur, eləmi?
Sac İçi, please. No potatoes or starchy vegetables like carrots. Please confirm there are no sugary sauces or glazes.
Watch out for
Potatoes being added, hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauces.
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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