Saj Içi (Kartofsuz)
Azerbaijani Mixed Grilled Meats & Vegetables (No Potato)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'kartofsuz' (without potato). About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty platter of assorted grilled meats (lamb, chicken) and vegetables (eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions), cooked and served sizzling hot on a traditional cast-iron saj. The dish is rich with cooking oils and meat fats. Crucially modified by omitting potatoes.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, chicken pieces, eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower/vegetable oil), butter, salt, pepper, herbs.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'kartofsuz' (without potato). Ensure no sugary sauces are added.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Saj İçi, kartofsuz, zəhmət olmasa. Şəkərli sous qatılmadığını təsdiq edin.
Saj İçi, please, without potato. Please confirm no sugary sauces are added.
Watch out for
Traditional preparation often includes potatoes; ensure they are omitted. Some restaurants might use sugary marinades for chicken.
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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