Pastırmalı Peynir Kavurma
Sautéed Cheese with Cured Beef Pastirma
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory dish featuring firm Turkish white cheese (such as Ezine or Kars gravyer) pan-sautéed in butter until lightly golden, then combined with crispy slices of pastirma (cured beef). A popular breakfast or meze.
Key ingredients
Turkish white cheese (e.g., Ezine, Gravyer), Turkish pastirma, butter.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread is served with the dish. Verify no added sugar in the pastirma curing process.
Watch out for
Always served with bread in traditional settings; some pastirma may contain minimal sugar from curing; potential for higher-carb cheeses.
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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