Ali Nazik Kebab
Spiced Meat over Eggplant & Yogurt Puree
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the eggplant-yogurt puree (beğendi) is made without flour or starch. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and flavorful dish consisting of grilled or pan-fried ground meat (typically lamb or beef), seasoned with spices, served on a bed of creamy, garlicky roasted and smoked eggplant puree mixed with thick, plain yogurt.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, eggplant, plain full-fat yogurt, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, bell pepper, spices (cumin, paprika), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm the eggplant-yogurt puree (beğendi) is made without flour or starch. Verify no added sugar in the meat's tomato sauce. Ensure no bread is served on the side.
Watch out for
Flour or starch used as a thickener in the eggplant-yogurt puree. Hidden sugar in tomato paste or other components of the meat topping. Often served with bread, which 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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