Basturma
Cured Beef Basturma
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lebanese dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, air-dried, and heavily spiced beef fillet, coated with a distinctive fenugreek and garlic paste (chaman). A pungent and flavorful cold mezze.
Key ingredients
Cured beef (brisket or fillet), fenugreek paste, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika.
Optional tweaks
Ensure served plain, without bread or any high-carb accompaniments. Confirm no added sugars in the curing process (authentic basturma typically does not contain significant sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للبسطرمة، لو سمحتوا قدموها سادة بدون خبز أو أي إضافات عالية الكربوهيدرات. وتأكدوا إنه ما في سكر مضاف بعملية التحضير.
For the Basturma, please serve it plain, without bread or high-carb sides. Confirm no added sugars in the curing process.
Watch out for
Traditional serving with bread. While rare for authentic preparations, some commercial basturma might have minimal added sugars.
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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