Qababi
Georgian Minced Meat Skewers (Served without Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no lavash bread or other carb-heavy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Grilled minced lamb and beef, seasoned with various spices and herbs, typically served on skewers. Traditionally accompanied by lavash bread and onion, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb, minced beef, onion, garlic, red pepper, salt, black pepper, cilantro, parsley, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no lavash bread or other carb-heavy sides. Ask for a simple side salad (oil/vinegar dressing) instead of starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Georgian)
ყაბაბი მინდა ლავაშის და სხვა ნახშირწყლოვანი გარნირის გარეშე. თუ შეიძლება, მარტივი სალათი ძმარ-ზეთით მომიტანეთ.
For the Qababi, please no lavash or starchy sides. Could I have a simple side salad with oil and vinegar instead?
Watch out for
Served with lavash bread (must omit), potential for breadcrumbs or fillers in minced meat (less common in authentic Georgian versions, but always confirm), high-carb side sauces, raw onion garnish.
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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