Köfte Tabağı (Ekmeksiz Köfte)
Meatball Plate (No Breadcrumbs, No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for köfte without breadcrumbs ('ekmeksiz köfte'). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Turkish meatballs (köfte) made from ground beef or lamb, mixed with onions and spices, then grilled or pan-fried. Crucially, specify 'ekmeksiz köfte' (meatballs without breadcrumbs/flour) and request it served as a plate with salad or grilled vegetables, omitting rice, bulgur, or fries.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion, parsley, cumin, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil. Served with a side salad (e.g., green salad, Çoban Salata).
How to make it keto
Ask for köfte without breadcrumbs ('ekmeksiz köfte'). Request no rice ('pilavsız'), no bulgur ('bulgursuz'), no fries ('patates kızartmasız'), and no bread ('ekmeksiz'). Ask for extra salad or grilled vegetables instead.
Watch out for
The most significant risk is breadcrumbs/flour used as a binder in the köfte. Hidden sugar in tomato-based sauces or salad dressings. Onion carbs.
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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