Kahoo ba Sekanjebin (Keto-Style)
Lettuce with Sugar-Free Mint-Vinegar Dip
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request a sugar-free Sekanjebin dip or simply use olive oil and vinegar with fresh mint. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing side dish traditionally consisting of crisp lettuce leaves served with Sekanjebin, a sweet-sour mint-vinegar syrup. For a keto version, the syrup is made sugar-free, providing a tangy and herbaceous dip.
Key ingredients
Romaine or other crisp lettuce, vinegar (apple cider or white), fresh mint, water, erythritol or other keto sweetener (for the dip).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request a sugar-free Sekanjebin dip or simply use olive oil and vinegar with fresh mint. Ensure no traditional sugary syrup is served.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
لطفاً سکنجبین بدون شکر باشد یا به جایش روغن زیتون، سرکه و نعنای تازه بیاورید.
Please ensure the Sekanjebin is sugar-free, or serve with olive oil, vinegar, and fresh mint instead.
Watch out for
Traditional Sekanjebin is very high in sugar. Hidden sugars in restaurant-prepared dips.
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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