Keto Kofta in Yogurt Sauce (Labaniyeh style)
Keto Meatballs in Savory Yogurt Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure meatballs are made without any bulgur, breadcrumbs, or other fillers. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Jordanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Seasoned ground lamb or beef meatballs, prepared without bulgur or breadcrumbs, gently simmered in a warm, rich, and tangy full-fat yogurt sauce flavored with garlic and dried mint.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, garlic, spices (e.g., allspice, cinnamon), full-fat plain yogurt, fresh mint, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure meatballs are made without any bulgur, breadcrumbs, or other fillers. Confirm yogurt is full-fat and unsweetened. Verify no starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لكفتة الكيتو بصلصة اللبن، الرجاء التأكد أن الكفتة بدون برغل أو بقسماط أو أي حشوات. اللبن كامل الدسم وغير محلى. وتأكدوا من عدم استخدام نشا لتكثيف الصلصة.
For Keto Kofta in Yogurt Sauce, kofta without bulgur, breadcrumbs, or fillers. Full-fat, unsweetened yogurt. No starch to thicken sauce.
Watch out for
Fillers/breadcrumbs in meatballs, sugar in yogurt, starch thickeners in sauce.
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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