Shashlyk
Grilled Skewered Meat
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Popular grilled skewers of marinated meat (lamb, beef, or chicken), cooked over an open flame until tender and slightly charred. Often served simply with raw onion rings.
Key ingredients
Lamb/Beef/Chicken, onions (for marinating), vinegar or lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cumin, cooking oil (for greasing).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread (lavash or lepeshka) is served with it. Request 'bez sousa' (without sauce) as commercial sauces can contain sugar. Stick to simple salt and pepper seasoning. Avoid any sugary marinades if possible, asking for just oil, salt, pepper, and onion for flavoring.
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Шашлық, нансыз, соуссыз болсын. Қантсыз, тек май, тұз, бұрыш, пиязбен маринадтаңызшы.
Shashlyk, please. No bread, no sauce. Marinate with just oil, salt, pepper, and onion, no sugar. Thank you.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (less common for traditional shashlyk but possible), accompanying sauces (ketchup, adjika, etc.), bread/lavash often served alongside, large quantities of grilled tomatoes/bell peppers if added (check portions carefully).
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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