سخينة (بدون خبز)
Braised Beef/Lamb with Fried Eggs (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Upper Egyptian dish, typically featuring slow-braised beef or lamb in a rich, savory sauce, often with onions and spices. It's usually topped with fried eggs and served with bread, but the keto version focuses on the flavorful meat and eggs.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb cuts, onions, garlic, tomato paste (moderate), spices (cumin, coriander, chili), cooking oil/ghee, eggs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread. Confirm minimal use of tomato paste or no added sugar in the sauce. Ensure no thickening agents are used.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مطلقاً بدون خبز من فضلك. تأكد من تقليل معجون الطماطم أو أن الصلصة بدون سكر مضاف. ولا تستخدم أي مواد مكثفة.
Absolutely no bread, please. Ensure minimal tomato paste or no added sugar in the sauce. And no thickening agents.
Watch out for
Bread (omitted), excess tomato paste (check for added sugar), thickening agents in sauce.
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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