Egyptian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting Egyptian cuisine to keto requires strict avoidance of staple starches and careful selection of protein-focused dishes.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (kofta, kebab, shish taouk), fish, eggs, some cheeses, tahini, and non-starchy vegetables are excellent traditional keto choices.
Danger zones
The ubiquitous aish baladi (bread), rice, koshary, ful medames (fava beans), ta'ameya (falafel), and mahshi (stuffed vegetables with rice) are major carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine is best for disciplined keto dieters comfortable with custom orders and who prioritize grilled meats, simple salads, and plain protein over traditional carb-heavy staples.
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باذنجان مقلي (بدون دقيق)
Fried Eggplant Slices (Unbreaded)
Slices of eggplant, lightly salted to draw out moisture, then pan-fried in generous amounts of oil until tende…
4 net10 total6 fibre3 protein28 fat300 kcal