Bayd bil Bastirma (Keto)
Eggs with Cured Beef Pastrami (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
A rich and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish featuring eggs (scrambled or fried) cooked with thin slices of bastirma, an air-dried, spice-cured beef. The bastirma imparts a deep, savory, and slightly spicy flavor.
Key ingredients
Eggs, bastirma (cured beef), butter or ghee, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional).
Optional tweaks
None needed, naturally keto. Confirm bastirma is not heavily glazed with sugar, which is rare but worth checking.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in bastirma curing process (typically negligible but good to be aware).
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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