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Roasted eggplant, yogurt, minced meat kebab
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Ali Nazik Kebab (250 g) has 350 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 18 g of carbs, 21.3 g of protein, 20.8 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Ali Nazik Kebab is a Gaziantep dish built on roasted eggplant mashed with yogurt, topped with spiced minced meat kebab. A drizzle of melted butter, often tinted red with pepper, brings together the smoky, soft eggplant, tangy yogurt and savoury browned meat.
In Turkey it is usually served hot as a main course, often with rice or bread and a fresh salad. The contrast between the creamy, slightly textured base and the juicy meat makes it substantial without being heavy in flavour. It provides protein from the meat, while eggplant contributes some fibre; for a lighter plate, keep the butter topping modest and add a crisp salad.
Selected: 100 g
140
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
8.3g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 25% · Fat 54%
Vitamins
B12
0.37µg · 15% DV
B3
1.9mg · 12% DV
B5
0.55mg · 11% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
98mg · 14% DV
Selenium
6.2µg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 140 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Ali Nazik Kebab is a Turkish dish of roasted eggplant mashed with yogurt, topped with seasoned minced meat. It is closely associated with Gaziantep and is commonly finished with melted butter and pepper before serving.
To make Ali Nazik Kebab, roast and peel eggplants, mash them, and mix them with yogurt. Cook seasoned minced meat in a pan, spoon it over the eggplant mixture, and finish with melted butter and pepper.
Ali Nazik Kebab comes from Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey, a city renowned for its food traditions. Its combination of smoky eggplant, yogurt, and meat makes it distinct from kebabs served with bread or rice alone.
Ali Nazik Kebab is often made with lamb, though beef or a lamb-and-beef mixture is also used. The meat is usually minced and cooked with seasoning, then served hot over the eggplant and yogurt base.
Ali Nazik Kebab combines roasted eggplant with yogurt, while Hünkar Beğendi mixes eggplant into a richer, roux-thickened milk sauce. Both are served with meat, but their creamy bases have noticeably different flavors and textures.
Ali Nazik Kebab is not necessarily very spicy; its heat depends on the peppers and seasonings used for the meat and butter topping. For a milder plate, use sweet pepper and serve hot pepper separately.
The exact origin of the name Ali Nazik Kebab is not firmly established, although stories about it circulate. The dish is strongly associated with Gaziantep, but the name’s popular explanations should be treated as folklore rather than confirmed history.
Ali Nazik Kebab goes well with flatbread, rice, or a fresh salad. Since its yogurt-and-eggplant base is already rich and filling, a crisp salad and simple bread make an easy, balanced accompaniment.
Yes. You can roast and prepare the eggplant ahead, then cook the meat closer to serving time. Keep the eggplant-yogurt mixture and meat separate in the refrigerator, and assemble them just before serving for the best texture.
Refrigerate leftover Ali Nazik Kebab promptly in a covered container and eat it within a few days. If possible, store the meat separately from the yogurt and eggplant, then reheat only the meat to avoid making the base watery.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.