محشي كرنب باللحمة (بدون أرز)
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves with Meat (no rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure absolutely NO RICE in the stuffing. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Egyptian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cabbage leaves carefully stuffed with a rich mixture of minced beef or lamb, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs (dill, parsley, mint), simmered in a light tomato-based broth. The traditional rice is entirely omitted for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Cabbage leaves, minced beef/lamb, onions, garlic, fresh dill, parsley, mint, tomato paste (sugar-free), cooking oil, spices (cumin, coriander, black pepper, chili), meat broth.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure absolutely NO RICE in the stuffing. Confirm the tomato paste used is sugar-free. Request extra olive oil or butter in the cooking liquid for added fat.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
محشي كرنب بدون أرز نهائياً بالحشوة. تأكد أن معجون الطماطم خالي من السكر. ممكن إضافة زيت زيتون أو زبدة زيادة؟
I need the محشي كرنب with absolutely no rice in the stuffing. Please confirm the tomato paste is sugar-free. Can I have extra olive oil or butter?
Watch out for
Tomato paste can contain hidden sugars; onions and other vegetables in the stuffing contribute net carbs. Ensure the broth doesn't contain hidden starches.
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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