Mloukhieh bi Dajaj (No Rice)
Molokhia and Chicken Stew (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm absolutely no rice is served with the stew. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty stew featuring finely chopped molokhia leaves (jute mallow), tender chicken pieces, fragrant garlic, and coriander, simmered in a rich broth. Served without rice for keto adherence.
Key ingredients
Molokhia leaves, chicken (thighs or breast), chicken broth, garlic, fresh coriander, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm absolutely no rice is served with the stew. Verify no thickening agents containing flour are used in the stew itself.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للملوخية بالدجاج، لو سمحتوا، ضروري جداً ما يكون فيه رز معها. وتأكدوا إنه ما في أي نشا أو طحين لتكثيف الملوخية نفسها.
For the Mloukhieh bi Dajaj, absolutely no rice, please. Also, confirm no flour-based thickeners are used in the stew.
Watch out for
Traditional serving with rice, potential for flour-based thickening agents in some restaurant preparations.
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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