باذنجان مقلي (بدون دقيق)
Fried Eggplant Slices (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely specify no flour or breading (بدون دقيق) should be used on the eggplant. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
Slices of eggplant, lightly salted to draw out moisture, then pan-fried in generous amounts of oil until tender, golden brown, and slightly caramelized, without any flour coating.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower or vegetable oil, often generous amounts), salt.
How to make it keto
Absolutely specify no flour or breading (بدون دقيق) should be used on the eggplant. Request minimal oil for frying if possible, though restaurants often use a lot.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
باذنجان مقلي لو سمحت، تأكدوا إنه بدون دقيق نهائي. ولو ممكن، قللوا الزيت للقلي قدر الإمكان.
For the باذنجان مقلي, please ensure absolutely no flour or breading. Can you use minimal oil for frying, if possible?
Watch out for
Very commonly dusted with flour before frying in Egyptian cuisine. Eggplant naturally absorbs a lot of oil, which contributes to calories and fat, but is keto-friendly in moderation.
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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