Mkhallal Lafit (مخلل لفت)
Pickled Turnips
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Jordanian dishes.
What it is
Crisp and tangy pickled turnips, a common condiment or side dish in Jordanian cuisine. Made simply with turnips, water, vinegar, salt, and often garlic, giving them a distinct pink hue from beetroot (sometimes added for color) or natural fermentation.
Key ingredients
Turnips, water, white vinegar, salt, garlic cloves. Sometimes a small piece of beetroot for color (no significant carb impact).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar is added to the pickling brine, as some commercial versions might include it.
Watch out for
Industrial or less authentic preparations might include added sugar in the brine.
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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