Kebab / Kofta
Grilled Ground Meat Skewers/Patties
Yes, with a tweak: ask for just the grilled meat, confirming no breadcrumbs or fillers are used in the mix. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Israeli food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Seasoned ground meat (beef, lamb, or a mix) mixed with herbs and spices, formed into patties or log shapes, and grilled.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb/mixed meat, finely chopped onion, parsley, spices (cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper), olive oil for grilling. Often served with Israeli salad and tahini.
How to make it keto
Ask for just the grilled meat, confirming no breadcrumbs or fillers are used in the mix. Request a plain side salad (cucumber, less tomato) with olive oil and lemon. Ask for tahini on the side and verify it's unsweetened. Avoid pita, rice, or fries.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
קבב בבקשה, רק הבשר. בלי פירורי לחם או תוספות. סלט צדדי: יותר מלפפון, פחות עגבנייה, שמן זית ולימון. טחינה בצד, ללא סוכר? בלי פיתה, אורז או צ'יפס.
Kebab, just the meat. No breadcrumbs/fillers. Plain side salad: more cucumber, less tomato, olive oil, lemon. Tahini on side, is it unsweetened? No pita, rice, fries.
Watch out for
Potential hidden breadcrumbs or fillers in the meat mixture. Sugary tahini sauce or salad dressing. Large tomato/onion portions in side salad.
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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