Şiş Kebap (Kuzu/Tavuk/Dana Şiş)
Grilled Lamb/Chicken/Beef Skewers with Salad (No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no rice, no bulgur, no bread (ekmek). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Marinated cubes of lamb, chicken, or beef grilled on skewers until tender. Typically served with rice, bulgur, and bread, which must be omitted for keto. Focus on the meat and green salad.
Key ingredients
Lamb/chicken/beef cubes, olive oil, onion, garlic, spices (paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper), green salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon, olive oil).
How to make it keto
Ask for no rice, no bulgur, no bread (ekmek). Request extra green salad (çoban salata) or grilled vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini if available, instead of carb-heavy sides.
Watch out for
Marinades can sometimes contain small amounts of sugar. Standard restaurant serving includes high-carb sides (rice, bulgur, bread).
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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