Sac Kavurma (Ekmeksiz/Pilavsız)
Sautéed Lamb or Beef with Vegetables (No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially ask for 'ekmeksiz' (without bread) and 'pilavsız' (without rice). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic dish featuring tender cubes of lamb or beef, stir-fried in a traditional metal pan (sac) with tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Served piping hot, usually with bread or rice, which must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef, tomatoes, green peppers, onion, butter/olive oil, salt, black pepper, spices.
How to make it keto
Crucially ask for 'ekmeksiz' (without bread) and 'pilavsız' (without rice). Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base.
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes contribute some carbs; risk of hidden sugar in the tomato sauce base. Primary risk is the traditional 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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