Et Salat (Keto Meat Salad, No Starchy Vegetables)
Meat Salad (Keto, No Potatoes or Carrots)
Yes, with a tweak: insist on no potatoes, no carrots, and no peas. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Kazakhstani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A cold, refreshing salad featuring generous chunks of boiled beef or lamb, typically mixed with various vegetables and dressed with a creamy mayonnaise. To make it keto, starchy vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and peas are strictly excluded, focusing on low-carb options such as cucumber, radish, and bell peppers.
Key ingredients
Boiled beef/lamb, fresh cucumber, radish, bell pepper, minimal onion, fresh dill, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Insist on no potatoes, no carrots, and no peas. Request extra cucumber or bell pepper instead. Confirm that the mayonnaise used is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Ет Салат, картопсыз, сәбізсіз, бұршақсыз болсын. Оның орнына қияр немесе болгар бұрышын көбірек қосыңыз. Қантсыз майонез екенін растаңыз.
Et Salat, please. No potatoes, carrots, or peas. Extra cucumber or bell pepper instead. Confirm sugar-free mayonnaise.
Watch out for
Traditional versions always include high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots, peas). Some restaurant mayonnaise brands may contain added sugar. Be mindful of portion sizes of even 'keto-friendly' vegetables.
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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