Adana Kebap Plate (No Rice/Bread)
Spicy Ground Lamb Skewers (Keto Plate)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no bread (lavash/pita). About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hand-minced spicy ground lamb (Adana) or mild ground lamb (Urfa) blended with red peppers and tail fat, grilled on skewers. Served as a plate, specifically without traditional rice pilaf or lavash bread, accompanied by grilled tomatoes, peppers, and a simple side salad (lettuce, onion, tomato, sumac).
Key ingredients
Ground lamb, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, paprika, chili flakes, cumin, salt, black pepper, lamb tail fat, onion, tomato, olive oil, lemon.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no bread (lavash/pita). Confirm salad dressing is oil/lemon only, no added sugar. Inquire if any breadcrumbs are used as binder in the meat (unlikely for authentic Adana but always good to check).
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in kebab marinade (rare but possible); tomato/onion in side salad can add up; sometimes served with a side of bulgur or rice that must be 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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