קובה נבלוסיה (ללא בורגול)
Nablusian Style Meat and Pine Nut Patties (No Bulgur)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bulgur or breadcrumbs; ensure only meat and spices are used for the patty. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Israeli dishes.
What it is
Savory ground beef or lamb patties, often mixed with spices and pine nuts, pan-fried or baked. This keto version specifically excludes the traditional bulgur wheat outer shell, focusing on the rich meat filling.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, pine nuts, onions, spices (allspice, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper), olive oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bulgur or breadcrumbs; ensure only meat and spices are used for the patty.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
בקובה נבלוסיה, בבקשה לוודא שאין בורגול או פירורי לחם. רק בשר ותבלינים בקובה עצמה.
For the קובה נבלוסיה, please ensure no bulgur or breadcrumbs are used. Only meat and spices in the patty.
Watch out for
Hidden breadcrumbs or flour as binder; bulgur in traditional versions.
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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