Kuzu Kelle Söğüş
Cold Sliced Lamb Head Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A traditional meze (appetizer) or main dish, Kuzu Kelle Söğüş consists of a lamb's head that has been boiled until very tender, deboned, chilled, and then thinly sliced. It is served cold, usually dressed simply with fresh red onion, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Key ingredients
Lamb head, water, bay leaf, peppercorns (for boiling), red onion, fresh parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Ensure no bread or high-carb garnishes are served.
Watch out for
Serving with bread by default, possible cross-contamination with other mezes containing 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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