Döner Et (İskender Usulü, Pidesiz)
Doner Meat with Tomato Sauce and Yogurt (No Pita)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'pidesiz' (without pita bread). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced döner meat (often lamb and beef mix) generously topped with a rich tomato sauce and a dollop of thick yogurt, served sizzling hot. Traditionally served over pita bread, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Döner meat (lamb/beef), tomato paste, butter, garlic, salt, black pepper, plain full-fat yogurt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'pidesiz' (without pita bread). Confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Pita bread (critical to omit), hidden sugar in tomato sauce, potential thickeners in yogurt (rare for plain Turkish yogurt, but possible).
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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