Adana Kebab (Ekmeksiz, Pilavsız)
Spicy Grilled Minced Lamb Skewers (no bread or rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all bread, lavash, rice, bulgur. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Flavorful and spicy hand-minced lamb, blended with red bell peppers and spices, grilled on a skewer. Served with a side salad (e.g., Çoban Salata, without dressing or requesting oil/vinegar). Important: explicitly request no lavash, pita, rice, or bulgur.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb (fatty), red bell pepper paste, chili flakes, sumac, salt, black pepper, lamb fat (for grilling). Side salad: cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Omit all bread, lavash, rice, bulgur. Request salad with olive oil and lemon, no sugary dressing. Confirm no sugar in kebab marinade.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tomato paste/marinade, commonly served with high-carb sides (lavash, pita, rice, bulgur).
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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