Shirshi (Шыршы)
Meat and Tail Fat Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary marinades are used. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Kazakhstani dishes.
What it is
Shirshi are succulent skewers where chunks of lamb or beef are threaded, alternating with cubes of rich sheep's tail fat (kuyruk mai). These are then grilled over an open fire, allowing the melting fat to baste and flavor the meat, creating an exceptionally juicy and rich kebab.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef meat, sheep's tail fat (kuyruk mai), salt, black pepper, minimal onion slices for flavor (often not eaten).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary marinades are used. Request service without bread or any starchy side dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Шыршыны қантты маринадсыз дайындаңызшы. Нансыз және басқа крахмалды гарнирлерсіз беріңізші.
For the Shirshi, please ensure no sugary marinades are used. Serve without bread or any starchy side dishes.
Watch out for
Very low. Possible hidden sugars in marinades. Risk of bread or starchy sides being served by default.
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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