Saj İçı
Mixed Grilled Meats and Vegetables (on Saj)
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A vibrant and hearty platter of various meats (lamb, beef, chicken) stir-fried or grilled on a traditional convex cast-iron griddle (Saj) with a generous assortment of vegetables like eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, cooked with ample oil and spices.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, beef chunks, chicken pieces, eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper, turmeric.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no rice or bread is served alongside. Request minimal tomato paste in the vegetable mix if possible.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Saj İçı sifariş edirəm. Zəhmət olmasa, düyü və çörək əlavə etməyin. Həmçinin, tərəvəz qarışığında tomat pastası minimum olsun.
For the Saj İçı, please serve it without any rice or bread. Could you also ask the chef to use minimal tomato paste?
Watch out for
High volume of vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers) contributes to total carbs. Some chefs might add a touch of sugar to enhance tomato flavors.
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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