جبنة قريش بالزيت والزعتر
Egyptian Cottage Cheese with Olive Oil and Herbs
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Egyptian Qareesh cheese (a fresh, crumbly, full-fat cheese similar to farmer's cheese), served simply with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with dried za'atar or mint.
Key ingredients
Full-fat Gebna Qareesh, extra virgin olive oil, dried za'atar (or mint), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure full-fat Gebna Qareesh is used. Request ample olive oil. Confirm no carby additions like chopped vegetables (e.g., tomatoes or peppers) unless specifically requested and accounted for.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لو سمحت، تأكد أن الجبنة قريش كاملة الدسم. أرغب في كمية وافرة من زيت الزيتون، وبدون أي إضافات نشوية كخضروات مقطعة.
Please ensure full-fat جبنة قريش is used. I'd like ample olive oil. Confirm no carby additions like chopped vegetables.
Watch out for
Some commercial za'atar mixes can contain small amounts of flour or sumac (which has carbs); confirm pure za'atar or mint. Very minimal carbs from the cheese itself.
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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