Mousagga bil Lahmeh wal Bathenjan (Keto Modified)
Layered Ground Meat and Eggplant Casserole (no béchamel/potato)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no béchamel sauce (which typically contains flour). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Jordanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory casserole with layers of seasoned ground meat (beef or lamb) and fried eggplant slices, baked in a rich tomato sauce. A classic dish that can be easily adapted by omitting common high-carb additions.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, eggplant, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, spices (e.g., allspice, cinnamon).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no béchamel sauce (which typically contains flour). Ensure no potatoes are added. Request no rice or bread on the side. Confirm no added sugars in the tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لو سمحت، تأكد ما فيه صلصة بشاميل ولا بطاطا. وبدون رز أو خبز على جنب. وتأكد ما فيه سكر مضاف لصلصة البندورة.
Please ensure no béchamel sauce, no potatoes, and no rice or bread. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional béchamel sauce is flour-based. Potatoes are sometimes layered into the dish. Hidden sugars in tomato products. Often served with rice or bread.
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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