Arayes (Keto Modified)
Grilled Meat Patties with Herbs (Arayes Filling)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the 'arayes filling' without the pita bread. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Lebanese dishes.
What it is
Seasoned ground meat (lamb or beef) mixed with finely chopped onions, parsley, and spices, grilled to perfection without the traditional pita bread casing. This dish focuses on the flavorful filling.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onions, parsley, mint, red bell pepper (optional), sumac, seven-spice blend, salt, pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the 'arayes filling' without the pita bread. Ensure no breadcrumbs are added to the meat mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
أريد حشوة العرايس لو سمحت، بدون خبز. وتأكد لي أن اللحمة ما فيها بقسماط.
I'd like the Arayes filling, please, without the pita bread. And no breadcrumbs in the meat mixture.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add breadcrumbs as a binder to the meat mixture, or use sugary glazes.
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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