فسيخ / رنجة
Salted Fermented Fish (Fesikh / Ringa)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial to ensure no bread (عيش) is served, as it is the traditional and almost universal accompaniment for this dish. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
Fesikh is a traditional Egyptian dish of salted, fermented mullet, while Ringa is smoked herring. Both are pungent and flavorful, typically served with a generous squeeze of lemon, olive oil, and raw onion slices.
Key ingredients
Salted mullet (fesikh) or smoked herring (ringa), lemon, olive oil, raw onion slices, sometimes a hint of chili.
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial to ensure no bread (عيش) is served, as it is the traditional and almost universal accompaniment for this dish. Request extra lemon and oil instead.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الفسيخ/الرنجة لو سمحت، من فضلك بدون عيش نهائيًا. وممكن زيادة ليمون وزيت زيتون بدلاً منه؟
For the فسيخ / رنجة, please serve absolutely no bread. Can I have extra lemon and olive oil instead?
Watch out for
Always served with substantial amounts of pita bread. Some preparations might include a few tomato slices, which are generally low carb but can add up in large portions.
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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