Urfa Kebab (Keto Style)
Grilled Beef and Lamb Kebab with Keto Sides (No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no lavash (flatbread), bread, or rice. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A regional variation of lula kebab, typically from Urfa, featuring ground beef and lamb with a distinct blend of spices, grilled on skewers. This keto version focuses on the flavorful meat with appropriate low-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground lamb, onion, garlic, red pepper paste (check for sugar-free), fresh parsley, sumac, salt, black pepper. Served with grilled low-carb vegetables.
How to make it keto
Request no lavash (flatbread), bread, or rice. Ask for a side of simple green salad or extra grilled vegetables (bell peppers, onions, eggplant, zucchini).
Say this to the waiter (Armenian)
Ուրֆա քյաբաբի համար՝ խնդրում եմ, առանց լավաշի, հացի կամ բրնձի։ Կարո՞ղ եմ պարզ կանաչ աղցան կամ լրացուցիչ խորոված բանջարեղեն խնդրել (պղպեղ, սոխ, սմբուկ, դդմիկ)։
Urfa Kebab: No lavash, bread, or rice. A side of simple green salad or extra grilled vegetables, please (bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini).
Watch out for
Always served with lavash or bread for wrapping/dipping. Red pepper paste might contain sugar. Some preparations might include minor breadcrumbs as a binder (less common in authentic versions but possible).
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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