Tikə Kebab (Skewered Lamb Chunks with Keto Sides)
Skewered Lamb Chunks with Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no lavash bread or rice. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender chunks of marinated lamb, skewered and grilled. Served with grilled tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, omitting the traditional lavash or rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, onions, salt, pepper, cumin, cooking oil, grilled tomatoes, grilled onions, grilled bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no lavash bread or rice. Ask for extra grilled vegetables (tomatoes, onions, bell peppers) instead of starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Tikə Kebab xahiş edirəm. Lavaş və ya düyü olmasın. Əvəzinə əlavə qızardılmış tərəvəzlər (pomidor, soğan, bibər) ala bilərəmmi?
Tikə Kebab, please. No lavash or rice. Can I have extra grilled vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers instead?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades, cross-contamination with bread/rice on plates.
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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