قرنبيط معمر باللحمة
Cauliflower "Ma'amar" with Meat (Baked in Cream)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure absolutely no rice whatsoever. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Egyptian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto interpretation of the traditional Egyptian 'Ma'amar' (baked rice casserole). Riced cauliflower is combined with tender chunks of beef or lamb, then baked in a rich mixture of full-fat milk, heavy cream, and butter in a traditional clay pot.
Key ingredients
Riced cauliflower, beef/lamb chunks, full-fat milk, heavy cream, butter/ghee, salt, black pepper, cardamom pods (optional).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure absolutely no rice whatsoever. Confirm the use of full-fat dairy products. Request generous amounts of butter or ghee for richness.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
قرنبيط معمر باللحمة بدون أرز نهائياً. تأكد من استخدام منتجات ألبان كاملة الدسم. أرغب في كمية سخية من الزبدة أو السمنة.
For the قرنبيط معمر باللحمة, absolutely no rice. Please confirm full-fat dairy is used, and I'd like generous butter or ghee.
Watch out for
Cauliflower itself contains carbs. Lactose from milk contributes to total 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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