Bayd Maqli bil Smen
Fried Eggs with Ghee
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
A simple and classic breakfast item: fried eggs, traditionally cooked in generous amounts of samneh (clarified butter/ghee) until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to preference. A staple in many Jordanian homes.
Key ingredients
Eggs, samneh (ghee/clarified butter), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread is served alongside the eggs. Request plenty of authentic samneh for cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بيض مقلي بالسمن، لو سمحت بدون خبز. واستخدم سمنة بلدية أصيلة بزيادة للطبخ.
For the Bayd Maqli bil Smen, please ensure no bread is served. And use plenty of authentic samneh for cooking.
Watch out for
Always served with bread in a traditional setting; watch for restaurants using vegetable oil blends instead of pure ghee.
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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