Bademjan Sorkh Shodeh
Pan-Fried Eggplant
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
Tender slices of eggplant, pan-fried to a golden brown. A versatile side dish in Iranian cuisine, it's naturally low in carbs and high in healthy fats from the cooking oil.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, olive oil or vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, optional: garlic powder, turmeric.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no breading or flour is used. Confirm it's solely pan-fried eggplant.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای بادمجان سرخ شده، لطفاً بدون آرد یا سوخاری باشد. فقط بادمجان سرخ شده میخواهم.
For Bademjan Sorkh Shodeh, please confirm no breading or flour. I'd like it solely pan-fried eggplant.
Watch out for
Similar to zucchini, risk of flour dusting/breading. Excessive oil is typical for restaurant versions.
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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