Alinazik Kebabı
Lamb/Beef Kebab over Smoked Eggplant Puree
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful dish from Gaziantep featuring tender, spiced ground lamb or beef kebab served over a creamy, smoky eggplant puree (beğendi) typically made with roasted eggplant, garlic, plain yogurt, and butter.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, garlic, red pepper paste, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper. For puree: eggplant, plain yogurt, garlic, butter, olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure the eggplant puree does not contain flour (rare in authentic versions but good to confirm). Request no bread served on the side.
Watch out for
Potential flour in eggplant puree (rare), sweetened yogurt (rare but possible), bread served on the side.
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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