Saj Ichi (Sac İçi)
Saj-Cooked Lamb/Beef and Mixed Vegetables (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, communal dish cooked on a convex cast-iron griddle (saj). Features generous chunks of lamb or beef stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, vegetable oil (or rendered lamb fat), salt, pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes. Ensure no added sugar in any tomato paste or sauce used (though authentic Saj Ichi usually uses fresh tomatoes).
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Kartofsuz olsun zəhmət olmasa. Zəhmət olmasa pomidor pastasında və ya sousunda əlavə şəkər olmasın.
No potatoes, please. Please ensure no added sugar in the tomato paste or sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes (critical omission), significant quantity of tomatoes/onions/bell peppers can add up in a large serving, potential hidden sugars in commercial tomato paste if used.
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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