Döner Kebab (Et Iskender) - Keto Modifiye
Shaved Roast Meat (Keto Plate with Grilled Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for 'döner et iskender soslu ve sebzeli, ekmeksiz, pilavsız' (döner meat with Iskender sauce and vegetables, no bread, no rice). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thinly sliced, roasted lamb, beef, or chicken from a vertical spit, typically served with a savory tomato sauce. Modified to be served without bread or rice, focusing on the succulent meat and sauce.
Key ingredients
Lamb/Beef/Chicken döner meat, tomato paste, butter, spices, olive oil, grilled peppers, grilled tomatoes.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for 'döner et iskender soslu ve sebzeli, ekmeksiz, pilavsız' (döner meat with Iskender sauce and vegetables, no bread, no rice). Confirm the tomato sauce is low in sugar. Request plain, unsweetened yogurt if desired, or skip it.
Watch out for
Iskender Kebab is traditionally served on pide bread. The tomato sauce often contains sugar or concentrated tomato paste (higher carbs). Some low-quality döner meat can contain flour as a binder.
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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