مخلل ليمون
Egyptian Pickled Lemons
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
Whole or quartered lemons cured in a salty brine with spices, resulting in a distinctly tangy, salty, and slightly bitter condiment. Often served with rich meat or fish dishes.
Key ingredients
Lemons, water, salt, red chili flakes (optional), nigella seeds (habet el baraka), turmeric (for color).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the pickling brine, which is typical for this type of traditional pickle.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ممكن أتأكد إن مخلل الليمون مافيهوش سكر في مية التمليح؟
Please confirm there's no sugar in the مخلل ليمون brine.
Watch out for
While rare for this specific pickle, always confirm no sugar in the brine. Some small amount of carbs from the lemon pulp.
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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