Keto Samak Maqluba (Fish and Cauliflower Layered Dish)
Layered Fish, Eggplant, and Cauliflower 'Rice' Dish
Yes, with a tweak: confirm cauliflower 'rice' is used instead of traditional rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Iraqi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicious 'upside-down' dish featuring pan-fried or baked fish (e.g., seabass, pomfret) layered with fried eggplant slices, pan-fried cauliflower 'rice', and bell peppers, seasoned with aromatic Iraqi spices. The traditional rice is replaced with cauliflower.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fish fillets, cauliflower, eggplant, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil/ghee, mixed spices (cumin, turmeric, 7-spice), salt, pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Confirm cauliflower 'rice' is used instead of traditional rice. Ensure no flour coating on fish or eggplant during frying. Request extra virgin olive oil if possible.
Watch out for
Flour coating on fried fish/eggplant; high onion content; potential for sugar in spices; traditional version contains rice (must be replaced).
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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