Döner Tabağı
Döner Plate (Shaved Spiced Meat, No Bread/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: specify 'tabakta, pilavsız, ekmeksiz' (on a plate, without rice, without bread). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, spiced, slow-cooked lamb or chicken (or a mix) from a vertical rotisserie, served on a plate with salad and optionally grilled vegetables. Crucially, no bread or rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb/chicken/beef, yogurt, onions, spices (oregano, cumin, black pepper, paprika), salt, olive oil, often served with side salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber).
How to make it keto
Specify 'tabakta, pilavsız, ekmeksiz' (on a plate, without rice, without bread). Request extra salad or grilled vegetables instead of traditional carb sides.
Watch out for
Some döner marinades might contain a small amount of flour or sugar (uncommon but possible for industrial pre-made döner). Tomato-based sauces (often accompanying döner in some forms like Iskender) must be avoided or checked for sugar. High-carb sides (bread, rice, fries) must be avoided.
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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