Kuzu Şiş / Tavuk Şiş
Lamb Shish Kebab / Chicken Shish Kebab (Keto Plate)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, bulgur, or lavash/pita bread. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Skewered and grilled cubes of marinated lamb or chicken, served without rice, bulgur, or bread, focusing on the succulent meat and a simple side salad.
Key ingredients
Lamb or chicken cubes, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), spices (oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes), salt, black pepper. Served with fresh tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley salad.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, bulgur, or lavash/pita bread. Confirm any marinade used does not contain added sugar. Opt for a simple green or shepherd's salad as a side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades (less common for traditional shish but possible in touristy places), tomato paste in marinade/sauce, serving with high-carb sides if not explicitly requested otherwise.
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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