سمك مشوي
Grilled Fish
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no Sayadeya rice or any other starchy side dishes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish (commonly Tilapia, Sea Bream, or Bass) grilled simply with a robust seasoning of cumin, garlic, lemon, and salt. Cooked until flaky and tender.
Key ingredients
Whole fresh fish (e.g., Tilapia/Bulti, Denis/Sea Bream, Bass), cumin, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, olive oil/cooking oil for grilling.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no Sayadeya rice or any other starchy side dishes. Request minimal lemon or marinade if you are on a very strict keto diet, to avoid any potential hidden sugars or excessive fruit carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك مشوي بدون رز صيادية أو أي نشويات لو سمحت. وأريد ليمون وتتبيلة قليلة.
سمك مشوي, please, no Sayadeya rice or starchy sides. Minimal lemon and marinade.
Watch out for
Almost always served with Sayadeya rice (rice cooked in a caramelized onion broth, which contains significant carbohydrates). Marinades can occasionally contain sugar, though less common for traditional grilled fish. Excess lemon juice adds minor carbs.
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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