İskender Kebab (Keto Plate - No Bread)
Sliced Döner Meat with Tomato Sauce and Yogurt (omit bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'ekmeksiz' (without bread/pita) and 'pilavsız' (without rice). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thinly sliced döner meat (lamb/beef) generously smothered in a rich tomato sauce, crowned with a dollop of thick yogurt, and often finished with a drizzle of sizzling melted butter. Served without the traditional pita bread base.
Key ingredients
Döner meat (lamb/beef), tomato paste, butter, yogurt, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request 'ekmeksiz' (without bread/pita) and 'pilavsız' (without rice). Confirm the tomato sauce is completely sugar-free. Ask for plain, unsweetened yogurt. Ensure no breadcrumbs are in the döner meat.
Watch out for
The tomato sauce is a primary risk for hidden sugars. Yogurt might have added sugar. The dish is traditionally served over pita bread, which MUST be omitted. Döner meat itself can have hidden carbs (flour/sugar in marinade).
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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