Adana Kebap / Kuzu Şiş Kebap
Grilled Adana Kebab / Lamb Skewers (No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread (lavash/pita) or rice. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful minced lamb (Adana) or tender lamb cubes (Kuzu Şiş) grilled on skewers, typically seasoned with red pepper paste and spices. Traditionally served with grilled tomatoes, peppers, and a refreshing onion salad. The key to keeping this keto is to omit the customary bread and rice sides.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or lamb cubes, red pepper paste, sumac, cumin, chili flakes, onion, garlic, salt, olive oil, grilled tomatoes, grilled green peppers, onion salad (with sumac, parsley).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread (lavash/pita) or rice. Ask for extra salad, grilled vegetables (peppers, tomatoes) or a side of plain yogurt (cacık without cucumber if preferred, or plain full-fat yogurt).
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in red pepper paste or marinades, onion content in salad, and obviously the bread/rice if not explicitly omitted.
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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