Sadj Kawabi
Pan-Fried Lamb with Peppers and Eggplant (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no potatoes'. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty dish of lamb (or sometimes beef/chicken) stir-fried on a traditional cast-iron saj pan with various vegetables like bell peppers, eggplant, and onions. Potatoes are traditionally included and must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Lamb pieces, bell peppers, eggplant, onion, tomatoes, cooking oil (vegetable or lamb fat), salt, pepper, herbs.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no potatoes'. Ask for extra non-starchy vegetables like eggplant or green peppers instead. Confirm no sugary sauces are used.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zəhmət olmasa, Sac Qovurma kartofsuz. Əvəzinə əlavə badımcan və ya yaşıl bibər olar? Şəkərli souslardan istifadə olunmadığını təsdiqləyin.
Sadj Kawabi without potatoes, please. Can I have extra eggplant or green peppers instead? Please confirm no sugary sauces are used.
Watch out for
Potatoes (common inclusion, must omit), large quantity of onions/tomatoes/bell peppers can add up. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to balance tomatoes.
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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