חצילים מטוגנים (ללא ציפוי)
Pan-Fried Eggplant Slices (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request the eggplant to be fried without any flour, breadcrumbs, or other coating. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Israeli dishes.
What it is
Thin slices of eggplant, pan-fried in olive oil until tender and beautifully caramelized. A common and versatile side dish or component of larger Israeli meals.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the eggplant to be fried without any flour, breadcrumbs, or other coating. Ensure no sugary sauces are added.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
לחצילים המטוגנים, בבקשה טגנו בלי קמח, פירורי לחם או ציפוי אחר. ודאו שאין תוספת רטבים ממותקים.
For the "חצילים מטוגנים", please fry without flour, breadcrumbs, or coating. Ensure no sugary sauces are added.
Watch out for
Flour/breading for frying, sugary sauces (e.g., sweet chili, reduced balsamic glaze), high-carb side dishes if served as part of a platter.
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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