Sac içi (Lamb/Beef/Chicken Griddle Platter)
Azerbaijani Griddle Platter with Meat & Keto Vegetables (Omit Bread/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or rice. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust dish where chunks of meat (lamb, beef, or chicken) are cooked with a selection of vegetables like bell peppers, eggplant, onions, and tomatoes on a traditional flat cast-iron griddle (sac). Rich in flavor from the communal cooking.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef/chicken, bell peppers, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs (cilantro, dill), butter/cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or rice. Ask for a focus on low-carb vegetables like eggplant and bell peppers. Confirm no added sugars in the tomato base or sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Sac içi kartofsuz və düyüsüz olsun. Zəhmət olmasa daha çox badımcan və bibər əlavə edin. Pomidor əsasında və souslarda əlavə şəkər yoxdur, təsdiq edərsiniz?
For the Sac içi, please no potatoes or rice. Focus on eggplant and bell peppers. Are there added sugars in the tomato base or sauces?
Watch out for
Potatoes (if added), large portions of tomatoes/onions, rice/bread side, hidden sugars in 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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