Adana Kebap (Salata ile, Pilav/Ekmek Hariç)
Adana Kebab with Salad (No Rice or Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no lavash bread, no bulgur, and no rice. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A signature Turkish dish featuring hand-minced lamb and beef, seasoned generously with red pepper flakes, sumac, and other spices. It's formed onto wide skewers and grilled. Served with a simple fresh side salad and often grilled tomatoes and peppers, omitting the usual lavash bread and bulgur.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef mix, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, bell peppers (often grilled as a side), tomato (often grilled as a side), onion, parsley, lettuce, cucumber, lemon, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no lavash bread, no bulgur, and no rice. Verify that the kebab mixture does not contain any breadcrumbs as filler (authentic Adana typically does not, but variations exist).
Watch out for
Potential for breadcrumbs as filler in the kebab mix. Side salads may sometimes come with a dressing containing hidden sugars or pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi).
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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