Alinazik Kebap (Keto-style Smoked Eggplant and Yogurt Puree with Ground Meat)
Alinazik Kebab (Ground Meat over Smoked Eggplant Puree)
Yes, with a tweak: request "unsuz" (without flour) in the eggplant puree. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground lamb or beef served over a creamy, garlicky, smoked eggplant and yogurt puree. For keto, the yogurt should be full-fat and the puree free of starch.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, eggplant, full-fat yogurt (or sour cream/labneh), garlic, butter, olive oil, tomato paste, spices.
How to make it keto
Request "unsuz" (without flour) in the eggplant puree. Confirm full-fat yogurt is used. Ask for no bread or rice on the side.
Watch out for
Yogurt naturally contains carbs, flour/starch in puree to thicken, bread/rice served automatically, hidden sugar in tomato paste.
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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