Sir Vabij (Keto-Style)
Sautéed Eggplant and Garlic with Eggs and Ground Meat
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A flavorful Gilaki dish featuring pan-sautéed eggplant and copious garlic, often enhanced with ground meat and eggs. Served as a rich stew-like dish. The keto version omits any added sugar and ensures only keto-friendly ingredients.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, fresh garlic, ground beef or lamb, eggs, onion, unsweetened tomato paste, olive oil, turmeric, salt, black pepper, fresh herbs (optional).
If you order it anyway
Request no sugar in tomato paste or cooking, ensure no potatoes are added. Confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening. Serve without rice or bread.
If you order it anyway, say this (Persian)
برای سیر وابیج، لطفاً شکر در رب یا پخت نباشد، سیبزمینی اضافه نشود. از آرد یا نشاسته برای غلظت استفاده نشود. بدون برنج یا نان سرو شود.
For Sir Vabij, no sugar in the tomato paste or cooking, and no potatoes. No flour or starch for thickening. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste, potential for added flour/starch as thickener, serving with rice or bread.
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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