بسطرمة بالبيض
Basterma with Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
A popular Egyptian breakfast or light meal featuring thin slices of spicy, air-dried cured beef (basterma) pan-fried with eggs, often seasoned simply with black pepper.
Key ingredients
Basterma (cured beef with fenugreek, garlic, and spice coating), eggs, butter/ghee/oil, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or pita is served with the dish.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بسطرمة بالبيض بدون خبز أو خبز عربي لو سمحت.
No bread or pita served with the Bastirma with eggs, please.
Watch out for
Basterma cure typically contains minimal to no sugar. The main carb risk is invariably served 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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