Samak bil Sayniyeh (Keto Modified)
Baked Fish and Vegetables in a Tray (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly no potatoes or carrots. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Jordanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole fish or fillets baked in a tray with an assortment of low-carb vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and a light tomato sauce, seasoned with herbs and spices. This preparation focuses on the fish and permissible vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., sea bream, snapper) or fillets, olive oil, onions, bell peppers, limited fresh tomatoes/tomato paste, lemon, garlic, cilantro, salt, black pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Strictly no potatoes or carrots. Request a minimal amount of tomatoes to keep carbs low, and confirm no added sugar in any tomato-based sauce. Ensure no rice is served.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك بالصينية، لو سمحت بدون بطاطا أو جزر. خفف البندورة، وتأكد ما في سكر مضاف بالصلصة، وبدون رز.
For the Samak bil Sayniyeh, strictly no potatoes or carrots. Minimal tomatoes, no added sugar in sauce, and no rice, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common addition; excessive tomatoes or added sugar in the sauce; often served with rice.
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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