كوارع بصلصة الفتة (بدون أرز/خبز)
Braised Trotters with Garlic-Vinegar Sauce (no rice/bread)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or bread. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, gelatinous beef trotters (kaware') that have been slow-braised until fork-tender, then served in a pungent and savory sauce made from garlic, vinegar, and a touch of tomato. The traditional high-carb elements of Fatta (rice and bread) are completely omitted.
Key ingredients
Beef trotters, garlic, white vinegar, light tomato paste (sugar-free, optional), cooking fat rendered from trotters, salt, black pepper, chili flakes (optional).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no rice or bread. Confirm minimal or no tomato paste, or that it is sugar-free. Request generous use of the natural cooking fat from the trotters.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كوارع بصلصة الفتة بدون أرز أو خبز نهائياً. تأكد أن معجون الطماطم قليل أو معدوم، أو خالي من السكر. أريد دهن طبيعي كثير.
For the كوارع بصلصة الفتة, absolutely no rice or bread. Please confirm minimal or no tomato paste, or that it's sugar-free. Use generous natural cooking fat.
Watch out for
Tomato paste can contain hidden sugars. Significant amounts of garlic contribute to total and net carbs. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener.
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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