Arayes (Keto Modified)
Grilled Spiced Lamb/Beef Patties (Arayes Style, No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely vital to request the dish without the pita bread. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
Traditionally, Arayes consists of a thin layer of spiced minced lamb or beef spread inside pita bread and then grilled or baked until the meat is cooked and the bread is crispy. For keto, the flavorful meat mixture is prepared and grilled as standalone patties or crumbles, without the pita.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb/beef, finely chopped onions, finely chopped parsley, traditional spices (e.g., seven spice, black pepper, paprika), salt, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely vital to request the dish without the pita bread. Ask for the spiced meat mixture to be grilled or pan-fried on its own as patties or loose meat.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
عرايس، من فضلكم أريد خليط اللحم المشوي أو المقلي وحده، بدون خبز البيتا.
For Arayes, please serve the spiced meat mixture grilled or pan-fried on its own, without pita bread.
Watch out for
The pita bread is the major carb risk. Ensure no flour or breadcrumbs are added to the meat mixture as a binder (uncommon in authentic Arayes but always worth confirming).
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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