Saj Ichi (No Potatoes)
Azerbaijani Mixed Grill on Saj (No Potatoes)
No, skip this one: about 18g 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 rustic dish featuring chunks of lamb or chicken, bell peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant cooked together on a traditional convex saj pan. Served sizzling hot.
Key ingredients
Lamb or chicken pieces, bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, onions, fresh herbs, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request no potatoes, which are a common ingredient. Ask for extra low-carb vegetables instead if available.
If you order it anyway, say this (Azerbaijani)
Sac içini kartofsuz hazırlamağınızı xahiş edirəm. Əvəzinə əlavə az karbohidratlı tərəvəzlər ola bilərmi?
Please prepare the Saj Ichi without potatoes. Can I have extra low-carb vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Potatoes are a traditional ingredient and must be strictly omitted. Tomatoes and bell peppers contribute moderate carbs in large quantities. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or 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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