Kuku-ye Piaz
Onion Frittata (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or breadcrumbs are used as a binder (this is crucial for keto). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory Iranian egg frittata primarily featuring thinly sliced onions, mixed with eggs and spices, then pan-fried until golden. It's a simple, rustic dish.
Key ingredients
Eggs, onion, turmeric, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or breadcrumbs are used as a binder (this is crucial for keto). Request no bread on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
لطفاً مطمئن شوید از آرد یا پودر نان برای چسبندگی استفاده نشده است. نان هم در کنارش نباشد.
Please confirm no flour or breadcrumbs are used as a binder. And no bread on the side.
Watch out for
Some recipes may include a small amount of flour for binding, which must be omitted. Natural carbs from onions.
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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