Saj Içi (Kartoşkasız)
Saj Platter with Lamb, Vegetables (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'kartoşkasız' (without potatoes). About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust mixed meat and vegetable dish cooked on a traditional convex cast-iron griddle (saj). Features generous chunks of lamb (or beef) sautéed with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Crucial for keto: explicitly request the omission of potatoes, which are a common inclusion.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or beef) chunks, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, vegetable oil (or rendered animal fat), salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'kartoşkasız' (without potatoes). Confirm no added sugar in any sauces or tomato paste used.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common and traditional ingredient in Saj Içi; ensuring their omission is critical. 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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