باذنجان مخلل
Pickled Eggplant (Sugar-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added to the pickling brine or the stuffing. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Egyptian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Small whole eggplants, boiled or fried, then stuffed with a vibrant mixture of garlic, chili, bell peppers, and vinegar. A common tangy and spicy accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Small eggplants, garlic, chili peppers, bell peppers, vinegar, olive oil, salt, cumin.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no sugar is added to the pickling brine or the stuffing. Consume in moderation due to eggplant's carb content. Request extra olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
باذنجان مخلل لو سمحت، مهم جداً ما يكون فيه سكر بالمحلول أو الحشوة. وممكن زيت زيتون زيادة.
باذنجان مخلل, please confirm no sugar is added to the brine or stuffing. Extra olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Eggplant itself contains carbs. Some recipes use a pinch of sugar in the brine or stuffing for balance. Often served as a side to carby meals.
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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