Sucuklu Yumurta (Turkish Garlic Sausage with Fried Eggs)
Turkish Garlic Sausage with Fried Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A hearty breakfast or brunch dish featuring thick slices of spicy, fermented Turkish garlic sausage (sucuk) pan-fried, often in its own fat, and then topped with fried or scrambled eggs.
Key ingredients
Sucuk (Turkish garlic sausage, typically beef), eggs, butter (optional).
Optional tweaks
No modifications needed for the dish itself. As with Menemen, simply avoid any accompanying bread. Sucuk generally contains very low carbs, but some brands might have minimal starch fillers; generally safe for keto.
Watch out for
Some sucuk brands might contain small amounts of starch or sugar as fillers, though most authentic versions are low-carb. Traditionally served with 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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