Keto Samak Sayadiyeh (Spiced Fish Fillet)
Spiced Fish Fillet (Sayadieh style, no rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the traditional rice entirely. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flaky white fish fillet (e.g., cod, snapper) pan-fried or baked with a unique and aromatic blend of caramelized onions and traditional Sayadieh spices (cumin, turmeric, allspice). Served without the customary rice.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet, onions, olive oil, Sayadieh spice blend (cumin, turmeric, allspice, black pepper), lemon juice, fresh parsley. Optional: pine nuts.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the traditional rice entirely. Ensure no flour dredge on the fish. Request pine nuts sparingly or omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك الصيادية لو سمحت، بدون رز نهائياً ولا طحين على السمك. والمكسرات، ممكن تكون قليلة جداً أو بدون؟
For the Samak Sayadiyeh, please omit the rice and any flour on the fish. Pine nuts sparingly or omitted, please.
Watch out for
Hidden flour for frying, excessive pine nuts, hidden sugar in spiced onion preparations.
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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