Saj Ichi (Mixed Grilled Meats & Vegetables, No Potatoes)
Saj Platter with Lamb, Chicken, Eggplant, and Tomatoes (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'kartofsuz' (no potatoes). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A large platter of mixed grilled meats (lamb, chicken) and vegetables (eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions) cooked on a traditional convex metal pan (saj). The meats and vegetables are typically rich with rendered fat and herbs.
Key ingredients
Lamb, chicken, eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, cooking oil/butter, herbs (e.g., cilantro, dill), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'kartofsuz' (no potatoes). Confirm no sugary marinades for the meat. Ask for extra keto-friendly vegetables like eggplant or bell peppers instead of potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Sac İçini kartofsuz istəyirəm, zəhmət olmasa. Ətin marinadında şəkər olmadığından əmin ola bilərsiniz? Əlavə badımcan və ya bolqar bibəri gətirə bilərsiniz?
For the Sac İçi, please, no potatoes (kartofsuz). Confirm no sugary marinades for the meat. Can I have extra eggplant or bell peppers?
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common addition and must be avoided. Excess onions can contribute carbs. Some restaurants might use a glaze or marinade with sugar.
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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