Pastırma (Keto-Modified, No Bread)
Thinly Sliced Cured Beef (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, melon, or other carby accompaniments commonly served with pastırma. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A highly prized air-dried cured beef, characterized by its distinctive, pungent spice paste (çemen) made from fenugreek, garlic, and hot paprika. Served in delicate, thin slices, it's often enjoyed as a cold mezze or lightly fried.
Key ingredients
Cured beef (Pastırma), çemen paste (fenugreek, garlic, hot paprika, cumin, salt).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, melon, or other carby accompaniments commonly served with pastırma.
Watch out for
The çemen paste can occasionally contain a minimal amount of flour as a binder, but usually negligible. Ensure no carby sides are included.
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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