طاجن جمبري / سمك (بدون أرز/بطاطس)
Seafood Tagine (Shrimp or Fish, no rice/potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: specify absolutely no rice, potatoes, carrots, or peas should be added to the tagine. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Egyptian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and aromatic seafood dish, oven-baked in an earthenware tagine. It features succulent shrimp or tender fish fillets cooked in a savory sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and a very light, natural tomato base, seasoned with traditional spices.
Key ingredients
Shrimp or fish fillets, bell peppers, onions, garlic, minimal tomato paste/crushed tomatoes, cooking oil/ghee, spices (cumin, coriander, chili, salt, pepper), fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro, dill).
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify absolutely no rice, potatoes, carrots, or peas should be added to the tagine. Confirm that only a minimal amount of tomato is used to keep carb count low.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجن جمبري/سمك لو سمحت، بدون رز، بطاطس، جزر، أو بسلة نهائي. وتأكدوا كمية الطماطم قليلة جداً.
For the طاجن جمبري / سمك, please no rice, potatoes, carrots, or peas. Confirm only minimal tomato is used.
Watch out for
Often includes starchy vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or peas. Can sometimes have a significant amount of tomato paste for a thicker, sweeter sauce. Typically served with rice or bread.
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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