Shishlik / Grilled Skewers
Grilled Meat Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: request just the meat skewers, ensuring no sugary marinades are used. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Israeli food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cubes of marinated meat (chicken breast, chicken thigh, beef, or lamb) threaded onto skewers and grilled over an open flame.
Key ingredients
Meat (chicken breast/thigh, beef, lamb), marinade (olive oil, lemon juice, various spices like paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper), cooking oil for grilling. Often served with a side of Israeli salad or grilled vegetables (onion, bell pepper, tomato).
How to make it keto
Request just the meat skewers, ensuring no sugary marinades are used. Ask for a simple side salad (cucumber, less tomato) with olive oil and lemon dressing. Avoid rice, pita, or fries.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
שישליק בבקשה, רק את השיפודים. בלי מרינדה מתוקה. אפשר סלט צדדי עם יותר מלפפון ופחות עגבנייה, עם שמן זית ולימון? בלי אורז, פיתה או צ'יפס.
Shishlik skewers only, please. No sugary marinade. Can I get a simple side salad with more cucumber, less tomato, and olive oil and lemon dressing? No rice, pita, or fries.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades. Large portions of grilled onions, bell peppers, or tomatoes. High-carb sides like rice, pita, fries.
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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