Beyran Çorbası
Beyran Soup (Spicy Lamb Head and Trotter Soup)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and spicy soup, a specialty of Gaziantep. Made with slow-cooked lamb meat (often from the head and trotters), garlic, and red pepper flakes. Very rich in collagen and fat. Crucially, ensure no rice is added, or minimal.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat (from head/trotters), lamb broth, garlic, red pepper paste, red pepper flakes, mint, butter, olive oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Explicitly request no rice. Beyran traditionally includes a small amount of rice, so it's vital to ensure it's omitted or kept to a bare minimum. Ask for extra butter and lemon.
Watch out for
Traditionally, a small amount of rice is added. Can be very high in sodium if not prepared carefully. If not authentic, might contain thickeners.
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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