حمام محمر (بدون حشو)
Roasted Pigeon (Unstuffed)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb stuffing (rice, freekeh). About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
A whole roasted or pan-fried pigeon, crispy-skinned and flavorful. Traditionally, it's often stuffed with rice or freekeh, but for a keto version, it's served unstuffed or with a savory low-carb stuffing.
Key ingredients
Whole pigeon, salt, pepper, spices
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb stuffing (rice, freekeh). Confirm it's roasted or pan-fried without any flour dredging.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
حمام محمر، لو سمحت بدون حشو نشوي مثل الأرز أو الفريك، وتأكد أنه بدون تغطية بالطحين.
For the حمام محمر, please ensure no high-carb stuffing like rice or freekeh, and no flour dredging.
Watch out for
Potential for rice/freekeh stuffing if not explicitly ordered unstuffed. Some restaurants might dredge with flour for crispiness, so confirm no flour is used.
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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