Shala Kazy (Шала Қазы)
Shala Kazy (Half-Cured Horse Sausage)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Kazakhstani dishes.
What it is
A traditional Kazakh delicacy, Shala Kazy is a half-cured horse sausage made from horse meat and fat, seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, stuffed into natural casings. It is typically boiled or lightly fried and served sliced, offering a rich, robust, and naturally keto-friendly flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Horse meat, horse fat, salt, black pepper, garlic, natural casing.
Optional tweaks
Ensure it is served without any bread or starchy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Шала Қазыны нансыз және крахмалды гарнирлерсіз беріңізші.
For Shala Kazy, please serve without any bread or starchy accompaniments.
Watch out for
None inherent in the sausage itself, but typically served with bread or noodles which should be avoided.
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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