Keto Shami-Style Meat Patties (Lentil-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no split peas (nokhod-e lapeh) or other legumes/starches are used as fillers. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
A keto adaptation of the classic Shami Kabob, these flavorful meat patties are made with ground lamb or beef, aromatic spices, and egg as a binder, explicitly omitting the traditional split peas or lentils. Pan-fried to a perfect crisp.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or beef, onions, eggs, turmeric, salt, pepper, optional: dried mint, chopped parsley, baking soda (for tenderness), cooking oil (e.g., olive, vegetable).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no split peas (nokhod-e lapeh) or other legumes/starches are used as fillers. Ensure no breadcrumbs.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای شامی، لطفاً مطمئن شوید از نخود لپه، حبوبات، نشاسته یا آرد سوخاری به عنوان پرکننده استفاده نشده است.
For Shami-Style Meat Patties, please confirm no split peas, legumes, starch, or breadcrumbs are used as fillers.
Watch out for
Traditional Shami relies on split peas/lentils, so explicit modification is critical. Some restaurants might use breadcrumbs as a filler.
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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