Sakatat Güveç (Patatessiz)
Offal Stew (Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the stew to be made without any potatoes or other starchy vegetables; ensure no rice or bread is served as an accompaniment; confirm no added sugar… About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and robust Turkish stew made from a mix of lamb or beef offal (such as liver, heart, and kidney), slow-cooked to tenderness in a rich, savory sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions, seasoned with traditional spices. When prepared without the commonly added potatoes and served without rice, this dish is naturally keto-friendly and packed with protein and nutrients.
Key ingredients
Mixed lamb/beef offal (liver, heart, kidney), tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the stew to be made without any potatoes or other starchy vegetables; ensure no rice or bread is served as an accompaniment; confirm no added sugar in tomato paste.
Watch out for
Inclusion of potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables in the stew; served with high-carb sides like rice or bread; hidden sugars in tomato paste.
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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