Makhlama
Iraqi Scrambled Eggs with Minced Meat
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread is served alongside the dish. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A popular and hearty Iraqi breakfast dish consisting of scrambled eggs cooked with seasoned minced lamb or beef, often served sizzling hot in a cast-iron pan.
Key ingredients
Eggs, minced lamb or beef, onion, bell pepper (optional), tomatoes (optional), olive oil or ghee, salt, black pepper, turmeric.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread is served alongside the dish. If ordering for lunch/dinner, confirm no high-carb fillers are added to the meat. Ask to omit bell peppers and tomatoes if strictly limiting carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مخلّمة من فضلك. بدون خبز. هل اللحم فيه أي إضافات نشوية؟ وبدون فلفل وطماطم.
Makhlama, please. No bread on the side. Are there any high-carb fillers in the meat? And please, no bell peppers or tomatoes.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with bread. If bell peppers or tomatoes are included in significant amounts, they add carbohydrates. Some restaurants might add flour or other fillers to the minced meat.
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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