Dolmat Kerne
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts with Ground Meat
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb binders are used in the stuffing. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Algerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender artichoke hearts carefully hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef or lamb, fresh herbs, and spices, gently cooked in a light, aromatic lemon broth.
Key ingredients
Fresh or preserved artichoke hearts (ensure no sugar if preserved), ground beef or lamb, onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh mint, egg (as binder), cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb binders are used in the stuffing. Request almond flour or just egg as a binder. Ensure broth is sugar-free. Ask for extra olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لدولمة الكرنة، تأكد من عدم وجود أرز أو بقسماط. استخدم طحين اللوز أو البيض كرابط. المرق بدون سكر، ومن فضلك زيت زيتون إضافي.
For Dolmat Kerne, confirm no rice or breadcrumbs. Use almond flour or egg as binder. Sugar-free broth, please, and extra olive oil.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes often use rice or breadcrumbs in the stuffing. Preserved artichoke hearts can sometimes contain added sugar. Hidden sugars in broth.
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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