Ejjeh (Keto Modified)
Keto Herb Omelet (Flour-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm with the restaurant that no flour or breadcrumbs are used in the preparation. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
A savory, thick omelet or fritter-like dish made from eggs, a generous blend of fresh herbs (parsley, mint, dill), green onions, and garlic. The keto version ensures no flour is used as a binder.
Key ingredients
Eggs, fresh parsley, fresh mint, fresh dill, green onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, olive oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm with the restaurant that no flour or breadcrumbs are used in the preparation. Request it to be cooked in olive oil or butter.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
عجة، هل تتأكدون أنها بدون طحين أو بقسماط؟ واطبخوها بزيت الزيتون أو الزبدة لو سمحت.
For Ejjeh, please confirm no flour or breadcrumbs. Cook it in olive oil or butter.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes sometimes include a small amount of flour or breadcrumbs as a binder. Overuse of onions can add carbs.
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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