Tikə Kebab (Lamb Chunks Kebab)
Grilled Lamb Chunks Skewers with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no lavash bread or rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender chunks of marinated lamb, skewered and grilled until juicy. To make it keto-friendly, ensure it's served without bread or rice, accompanied by suitable low-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, onions, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, cooking oil. Served with grilled tomatoes and bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no lavash bread or rice. Ask for grilled vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, bell peppers, onions) or a simple fresh salad as a side. Confirm no sugar in the lamb marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Tikə Kebabı lavaşsız və düyüsüz zəhmət olmasa. Yanına manqal tərəvəzləri və ya təzə salat olar? Marinadda şəkər yoxdur, düzdürmü?
For Tikə Kebab, no lavash or rice, please. Can I get grilled vegetables or a fresh salad as a side? Is there any sugar in the marinade?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinades, bread/rice served by default.
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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