Kelle Paça Çorbası (Terbiyesiz)
Lamb Head and Trotter Soup (Unthickened)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'terbiyesiz' (without the egg/flour thickening agent); ask for no bread on the side. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A profoundly traditional and restorative Turkish soup, Kelle Paça is made from slow-cooked lamb's head and trotters, yielding a rich, gelatinous, and highly flavorful broth. For a keto diet, it is essential to request the 'terbiyesiz' version, meaning without the traditional flour-and-egg-yolk-based thickening agent. It's typically served with garlic-infused vinegar and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, offering a deeply satisfying and collagen-rich meal.
Key ingredients
Lamb's head, lamb trotters, water, garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'terbiyesiz' (without the egg/flour thickening agent); ask for no bread on the side.
Watch out for
Traditional thickening agent ('terbiye') made with flour and egg yolk; served with generous amounts of bread.
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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