Kokoreç (Tabakta)
Kokoreç Plate (Spiced Lamb Intestines, without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: order 'tabakta' (on a plate) instead of 'ekmek arası' (in bread). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A popular street food made from spiced lamb or goat intestines wrapped around offal (sweetbreads, heart, lung), roasted on a horizontal spit, chopped, and seasoned.
Key ingredients
Lamb/goat intestines and offal, olive oil, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, salt, pepper, tomatoes (minimal), green peppers (minimal).
How to make it keto
Crucially, order 'tabakta' (on a plate) instead of 'ekmek arası' (in bread). Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour are used as fillers in the mixture.
Watch out for
Fundamentally served in bread. Small amounts of chopped tomato and green pepper may be added, contributing minimal carbs. Cross-contamination with bread is a risk at street vendors.
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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