Testi Kebabı (No Rice)
Pottery Kebab (Lamb or Beef Stew, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for no rice (pilavsız). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A slow-cooked stew of tender lamb or beef with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and garlic, traditionally sealed and cooked in a clay pot. The pot is theatrically broken open at the table. Served as a rich stew, without the usual side of rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef stew meat, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, butter, herbs (oregano, thyme), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for no rice (pilavsız). Confirm no added sugar in the tomato paste or sauce. Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Almost always served with rice; tomato paste can contain sugar; some restaurants might add potatoes or other starchy vegetables.
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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