Adana Kebab Tabağı (Pirinçsiz)
Grilled Adana Kebab Plate (No Grains)
Yes, with a tweak: order 'tabağı' (plate) and explicitly ask for 'pilavsız' (without rice), 'bulgursuz' (without bulgur), and 'ekmeksiz' (without bread/lavash). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Spicy hand-minced lamb kebab, grilled on a skewer, typically served with grilled vegetables and a simple salad. Crucially, specify no rice, bulgur, or lavash bread.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb, red pepper paste, chili flakes, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, bell peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, lemon.
How to make it keto
Order 'tabağı' (plate) and explicitly ask for 'pilavsız' (without rice), 'bulgursuz' (without bulgur), and 'ekmeksiz' (without bread/lavash). Request extra plain salad with olive oil and lemon.
Watch out for
Marinades may contain small amounts of sugar. Some restaurants might use breadcrumbs as a binder in the kebab (less common for authentic Adana, but possible). Watch out for pre-made salad dressings which often contain sugar. Hidden potato starch in commercial minced meat mixes.
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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