Tika Kebab (Lamb, Beef, or Chicken)
Grilled Marinated Meat Chunks (Lamb, Beef, or Chicken)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender chunks of marinated lamb, beef, or chicken, threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. A staple of Azerbaijani cuisine, offering a robust protein source.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef/chicken chunks, onion, salt, pepper, olive oil (for marinade), cooking oil for grilling.
Optional tweaks
Confirm there are no sugary glazes or marinades (especially for chicken). Request no bread, rice, or starchy sides. Opt for a simple green salad, fresh herbs, or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Tika Kebabı üçün, zəhmət olmasa şirin sous və ya marinadsız olsun. Çörəksiz, düyüsüz və nişastalı qarnirsiz. Təzə göyərti və ya qızardılmış tərəvəz istəyirəm.
For the Tika Kebab, please confirm no sugary glaze or marinade. No bread, rice, or starchy sides. A simple green salad or grilled vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, carby side dishes, potential for sauces with added sugar.
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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