Ali Nazik Kebap
Ground Meat Kebab with Smoked Eggplant Puree
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the eggplant puree (authentic versions don't, but some restaurants might). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delightful dish featuring a bed of creamy, smoky eggplant puree (made with roasted eggplant, yogurt, garlic, and butter), topped with seasoned sautéed ground lamb or beef, often with a drizzle of spicy butter.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, full-fat yogurt, butter, garlic, ground lamb/beef, tomato paste, green peppers, red peppers, spices (pul biber, black pepper, cumin), olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the eggplant puree (authentic versions don't, but some restaurants might).
Watch out for
Eggplant contains carbs. Small amounts of sugar in tomato paste. Some restaurants might use lower-fat yogurt or add flour to the puree, increasing carb content.
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.
More on the Turkish menuAll 773 Turkish dishes ›
