Şiş Kebap (Lamb/Beef Skewers, No Carbs)
Shish Kebab (Lamb/Beef Skewers with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no bread, and no bulgur. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender cubes of marinated lamb or beef, grilled on skewers to perfection. Served traditionally with rice and bread, but modified for keto with a generous side of fresh Shepherd's salad (Çoban Salata) or grilled vegetables, omitting all starches.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef cubes, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), spices (oregano, cumin, paprika), salt, black pepper. Served with side salad (tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no bread, and no bulgur. Ask for extra salad (Çoban Salata) or grilled vegetables (peppers, eggplant, zucchini) instead. Confirm no sugar in marinade or salad dressing.
Watch out for
Marinades sometimes contain sugar; tomato paste can add carbs. Hidden sugar in salad dressings. Watch for starchy vegetables in mixed grills (potatoes).
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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