Fırında Pastırmalı Peynir
Baked Pastırma and Cheese
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A savory baked dish featuring slices of thinly cut, air-dried cured beef (pastırma) layered with a selection of Turkish cheeses, typically white cheese and kashar, often served bubbling hot.
Key ingredients
Pastırma (cured beef), white cheese (beyaz peynir), kashar cheese, butter, black pepper, optional: tomato slices, green peppers.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour are used as a base or topping. Request no bread on the side.
Watch out for
Hidden starches or sugars in highly processed cheeses (uncommon for traditional Turkish cheese), serving with bread/pita.
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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