Pastırmalı Yumurta (Ekmeksiz)
Fried Eggs with Turkish Cured Beef (Pastırma), No Bread
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, pita, or other carbohydrate accompaniments. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A popular and protein-rich Turkish breakfast or light meal. Several fried eggs are cooked directly with slices of 'pastırma' (thinly sliced, air-dried, spice-coated cured beef) in hot butter, presented without any bread or carb sides.
Key ingredients
Eggs, pastırma (Turkish cured beef), butter, optional mild red pepper flakes.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, pita, or other carbohydrate accompaniments.
Watch out for
None inherent in the dish itself; only if served with traditional high-carb sides.
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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