Saj Ichi
Lamb & Vegetable Platter from Saj
No, skip this one: about 28.5g 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 flavorful assortment of lamb (or beef/chicken) and various vegetables like onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant, all cooked together on a traditional cast-iron convex pan called a 'saj'. The dish is rich in taste, often served sizzling hot.
Key ingredients
Lamb cubes, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, cooking oil, various herbs and spices (e.g., sumac, black pepper).
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request no bread, lavash, or rice on the side. Ensure no potatoes are added to the saj. Ask for generous use of cooking oil/butter.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Saj İçi üçün zəhmət olmasa çörək, lavaş və düyü olmasın. Saja kartof əlavə etməyin. Yağını bol edin, xahiş edirəm.
For Saj Ichi, no bread, lavash, or rice on the side, please. And no potatoes in the saj. Please use generous cooking oil/butter.
Watch out for
Potatoes are sometimes included by default. High quantity of onions and bell peppers can contribute to carb count. Potential for hidden sugars in 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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