Çökertme Kebabı (Keto Patates Alternatifiyle)
Çökertme Kebab (with Keto 'Fries' Alternative)
Yes, with a tweak: request pan-fried zucchini or celeriac 'fries' instead of potato fries; ensure the yogurt is plain and unsweetened; confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce; no bread… About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A famous regional dish from Bodrum, re-imagined for keto. This version features thinly sliced, marinated and grilled beef or lamb, served not over traditional fried potato sticks, but over a bed of pan-fried zucchini or celeriac 'fries'. The dish is then generously topped with creamy garlic yogurt and a light, flavorful tomato sauce, often drizzled with spiced butter and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Thinly sliced beef or lamb, olive oil, yogurt, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini (or celeriac), butter, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, oregano.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request pan-fried zucchini or celeriac 'fries' instead of potato fries; ensure the yogurt is plain and unsweetened; confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce; no bread served on the side.
Watch out for
The traditional base of potato fries; sugar in the tomato sauce; thickening agents in the yogurt sauce; served with bread.
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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