Turkish keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Turkish cuisine is moderately adaptable to keto, requiring conscious choices to avoid common carb-heavy staples.
Top ingredients
Grilled lamb, beef, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese (beyaz peynir), plain yogurt, olives, olive oil, eggplant, tomatoes, cucumbers, and leafy greens are excellent keto staples.
Danger zones
Explicitly avoid all bread (pide, simit), rice pilaf, bulgur (kısır, çiğ köfte), potatoes, most legumes, and all desserts like baklava.
Best for
This cuisine works best for high-protein keto dieters and those comfortable with modifying dishes and asking for grain-free options.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Turkish restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoTurkish Tea çay · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoMineral Water maden suyu · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoLinden Tea ıhlamur · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoSage Tea adaçayı · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoTurnip Juice şalgam suyu · 1g net carbs as usually served
- KetoAyran · 5g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstTurkish Coffee Türk kahvesi · 4g net carbs as usually servedOrder it 'sade' (plain). 'Orta' is medium-sweet; 'şekerli' is sweet.
Skip these
- SkipApple Tea elma çayı · 15g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order çay instead.
- SkipSherbet şerbet · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order ayran instead.
- SkipSalep sahlep · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order çay instead.
- SkipBoza · 52g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order ayran instead.
57 matching dishes
Pastırmalı Yumurta
Eggs with Cured Beef Pastırma
A classic Turkish breakfast or brunch dish featuring savory slices of highly seasoned, air-dried cured beef (p…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Paça Çorbası
Lamb Trotter Soup (High Fat Keto)
A rich, gelatinous, and highly nutritious soup made from slow-cooked lamb trotters, often thickened slightly w…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Sucuklu Yumurta
Eggs with Turkish Sausage
A popular Turkish breakfast dish featuring fried or scrambled eggs cooked with slices of sucuk (spicy, ferment…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Kiremitte Karides
Clay Pot Shrimp with Butter and Garlic
Succulent shrimp cooked and served sizzling in a traditional clay pot (kiremit) with ample butter, garlic, and…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
Dana Kavurma
Sautéed Beef/Lamb
A hearty dish of beef (dana) or lamb (kuzu) cubes slowly sautéed until tender, often in its own fat or with ad…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
Beyran Çorbası
Beyran Soup (Spicy Lamb Head and Trotter Soup)
A hearty and spicy soup, a specialty of Gaziantep. Made with slow-cooked lamb meat (often from the head and tr…
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat680 kcal
Haydari
Thick Yogurt Dip with Garlic and Mint
A thick, creamy dip made from strained yogurt (süzme yoğurt), garlic, dried mint, and olive oil. It's rich and…
7 net8 total1 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
Patlıcan Salatasi
Roasted Eggplant Salad/Dip
A smoky and creamy appetizer made from roasted and mashed eggplant, usually mixed with garlic, olive oil, and …
7 net12 total5 fibre5 protein35 fat380 kcal
İşkembe Çorbası
Tripe Soup
A hearty and traditional soup made from tender tripe (stomach lining of beef or lamb), typically thickened wit…
8 net8 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Fırında Kuzu Kelle
Oven-Baked Lamb's Head (No Carbs)
A traditional and hearty dish, a whole lamb's head is slow-baked until the meat is incredibly tender and falli…
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Pastırma Sote
Sautéed Cured Beef (Pastırma)
Pastırma is a highly prized air-dried cured beef. In 'Pastırma Sote' or 'Pastırma Tava', slices of pastırma ar…
1 net2 total1 fibre30 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Beykoz Kuzu Kelle (Porsiyon)
Beykoz Style Slow-Cooked Lamb Head
A rich and incredibly tender dish of whole lamb head, slow-cooked in the traditional Beykoz style until the me…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Çerkez Peyniri Izgara
Grilled Circassian Cheese
Slices of authentic Circassian cheese (a semi-hard, salty, and slightly elastic cheese with a distinct flavor)…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Füme Dil Tava
Pan-Fried Smoked Beef Tongue with Butter
Thinly sliced smoked beef tongue, pan-fried in butter until lightly crispy and tender. A rich and savory delic…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Gerdan Tava (Kuzu)
Pan-Fried Lamb Neck Slices
Tender and succulent slices of lamb neck, often slow-cooked or braised until tender, then pan-fried with butte…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Kuzu Beyin Salatası
Lamb Brain Salad
A unique and traditional cold appetizer in Turkish cuisine, Kuzu Beyin Salatası is prepared with boiled and ca…
2 net3 total1 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Tereyağlı Somon Izgara (Keto Garnitürlerle)
Grilled Salmon with Butter (Keto Sides)
A thick cut of fresh salmon fillet, grilled to perfection and basted with melted butter. Seasoned lightly with…
2 net4 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Uykuluk Izgara
Grilled Lamb Sweetbreads with Lemon
Tender lamb sweetbreads, pan-fried or grilled until crispy outside and creamy within. Seasoned simply with sal…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Beyin Tava (Kuzu Beyin)
Pan-Fried Lamb Brain
A unique and rich delicacy featuring lamb brain, gently pan-fried in butter and seasoned with red pepper flake…
3 net3 total0 fibre20 protein60 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Dana Pöç Haşlama
Boiled Oxtail
Slow-boiled oxtail, cooked until fork-tender in its own rich broth, often with simple seasoning. A hearty and …
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Fırında Kuzu But (Pilav ve Patatessiz)
Roasted Lamb Leg (No Rice or Potatoes)
A succulent, slow-roasted lamb leg, typically seasoned with herbs like rosemary and thyme, garlic, and olive o…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
İşkembe Çorbası / Kelle Paça Çorbası
Tripe Soup / Lamb Head & Trotter Soup
A very traditional and hearty Turkish soup, renowned for its rich flavor and high collagen content. Made from …
3 net3 total0 fibre32 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Izgara Tavuk Kanat
Grilled Chicken Wings
Marinated chicken wings, typically grilled to perfection, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Serve…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Kuzu Karın (Haşlama)
Boiled Lamb Belly (Keto-Friendly)
A traditional and rich offal dish featuring succulent pieces of lamb belly, slow-boiled until exceptionally te…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Peynirli Yumurta Tava
Pan-Fried Eggs with Melted Cheese
A classic Turkish breakfast or light meal. Eggs are fried or gently scrambled in a pan, and various Turkish ch…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein42 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Beyin Salatası
Lamb/Calf Brain Salad
An authentic and traditional salad prepared with boiled and chilled lamb or calf brain, dressed with olive oil…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Billur Izgara (Ekmeksiz)
Grilled Lamb Testicles (No Bread)
A highly prized and authentic offal dish in Turkish cuisine. Lamb testicles are sliced, seasoned, and grilled,…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Dana Beyin Söğüş
Cold Beef Brain Salad
Boiled and chilled beef brain, sliced and served as a cold meze or salad, typically dressed with olive oil, le…
4 net6 total2 fibre20 protein50 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Fırında Pastırmalı Peynir
Baked Pastırma and Cheese
A savory baked dish featuring slices of thinly cut, air-dried cured beef (pastırma) layered with a selection o…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Kaz Ciğeri Tava
Pan-Fried Goose Liver
Succulent goose liver, pan-fried to a golden crisp exterior and a tender, rich interior. Typically cooked in g…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein68 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Kelle Paça Çorbası
Lamb Trotter and Head Soup
A highly nourishing and rich soup made from the slow-cooked lamb trotters and sometimes lamb's head, resulting…
4 net4 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Kelle Paça Çorbası (Geleneksel Kuzu Kelle ve Paça Çorbası)
Kelle Paça (Traditional Lamb's Head and Trotter Soup)
A very traditional, rich, and nourishing soup made from slow-cooked lamb's head and/or trotters, renowned for …
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Kuzu Beyin Söğüş
Cold Sliced Lamb Brain
A classic offal meze, featuring tender, cold-sliced lamb brain, typically dressed with olive oil, lemon juice,…
4 net6 total2 fibre25 protein55 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Pastırma Kavurma
Sautéed Turkish Cured Beef
Thin slices of 'Pastırma' (Turkish air-dried, spice-cured beef) are quickly sautéed in butter or oil, often wi…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Peynir Tabağı
Turkish Cheese Plate
A selection of various Turkish cheeses (such as Beyaz Peynir, Kaşar, Tulum), often accompanied by olives, cucu…
4 net7 total3 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Sucuk Izgara
Grilled Turkish Garlic Sausage
Spicy, fermented Turkish beef sausage (sucuk), typically sliced and grilled until slightly crispy. A highly fl…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Sucuklu Yumurta (Turkish Garlic Sausage with Fried Eggs)
Turkish Garlic Sausage with Fried Eggs
A hearty breakfast or brunch dish featuring thick slices of spicy, fermented Turkish garlic sausage (sucuk) pa…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Hellim Izgara
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Slices of firm, briny halloumi cheese grilled or pan-fried until beautifully golden brown and slightly crispy …
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Izgara Sucuk (Keto)
Grilled Turkish Sausage (Keto)
Grilled slices of Turkish sucuk, a dry, spicy fermented sausage typically made from beef or lamb. It's a popul…
5 net5 total0 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Kaymaklı Pastırma
Clotted Cream with Cured Beef Pastırma
A simple yet luxurious meze consisting of rich, thick clotted cream (kaymak) served alongside slices of intens…
5 net5 total0 fibre25 protein65 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Kuzu Dalak Sote
Sautéed Lamb Spleen
Lamb spleen, often prepared by being pan-fried or sautéed, usually with onions and spices. A less common but h…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Peynirli Omlet
Turkish Cheese Omelette
A classic Turkish breakfast or light meal, this fluffy omelette is prepared with farm-fresh eggs, generously f…
5 net5 total0 fibre32 protein47 fat570 kcal
KAsoon
Sucuklu Yumurta (Keto)
Turkish Sausage with Eggs
A hearty and flavorful Turkish breakfast or brunch classic. Thick slices of spicy, garlicky, fermented beef sa…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Çerkez Tavuğu (Keto-style)
Circassian Chicken (Creamy Walnut-Garlic Sauce)
A traditional cold mezze featuring tender shredded chicken breast or thigh meat, enveloped in a rich, creamy s…
6 net9 total3 fibre42 protein47 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Kremalı Ispanak
Creamed Spinach
A rich and comforting side dish of fresh spinach sautéed and then cooked with heavy cream and butter, often fl…
6 net10 total4 fibre8 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Kremalı Mantar Sote
Creamy Mushroom Sauté
Fresh button mushrooms generously sautéed in butter and garlic, then enriched with heavy cream and fresh parsl…
6 net8 total2 fibre8 protein45 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Pastırmalı Hellim Izgara
Grilled Halloumi with Cured Beef Pastirma
Salty, semi-hard halloumi cheese grilled to perfection until golden brown and slightly crispy, served alongsid…
6 net6 total0 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Peynirli Sucuk Kavurma
Sautéed Sucuk with Melted Cheese and Peppers
Thick slices of spicy Turkish beef sausage (sucuk) sautéed until crispy, then topped with melted kasar cheese …
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Yumurtalı Sucuk
Turkish Pan-Fried Spicy Sausage (Sucuk) with Eggs
A classic Turkish breakfast dish consisting of thick slices of spicy, fermented beef sausage (sucuk) pan-fried…
6 net6 total0 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Kavurma
Sautéed Lamb/Beef with Vegetables
A robust and flavorful Turkish dish consisting of small pieces of lamb or beef, slow-cooked or pan-fried with …
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Pastırmalı Peynir Kavurma
Sautéed Cheese with Cured Beef Pastirma
A rich and savory dish featuring firm Turkish white cheese (such as Ezine or Kars gravyer) pan-sautéed in butt…
7 net7 total0 fibre60 protein80 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Fırında Peynirli Mantar
Baked Mushrooms with Cheese
A delightful appetizer or side dish featuring whole or sliced mushrooms baked with generous amounts of butter,…
8 net10 total2 fibre20 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Közlenmiş Patlıcan Salatası
Roasted Eggplant Dip/Salad
A smoky and creamy dip or salad made from char-grilled eggplants, peeled and mashed, then mixed with garlic, g…
8 net15 total7 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Peynirli Biber Kavurma
Sautéed Peppers with Cheese
A rustic and flavorful dish made with bell peppers (typically green or Kapya peppers) sautéed in olive oil wit…
8 net12 total4 fibre15 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Peppers)
Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes, Peppers, and Onions
A classic Turkish breakfast dish consisting of eggs scrambled with sautéed fresh tomatoes, green peppers, and …
9 net12 total3 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Cilbir (Poached Eggs with Garlicky Yogurt & Spiced Butter)
Poached Eggs with Garlicky Yogurt and Spiced Butter
A classic Turkish breakfast or brunch dish featuring perfectly poached eggs served over a bed of thick, strain…
10 net10 total0 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
İmam Bayıldı
Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant in Olive Oil (Keto)
A vegetarian dish where whole eggplants are gently fried in olive oil, then filled with a rich mixture of slow…
10 net18 total8 fibre8 protein50 fat550 kcal