Samke Bizzer (Baked Fish with Tahini, No Rice)
Baked Fish with Tahini and Pine Nuts (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice or bread is served alongside. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole baked fish (often snapper or sea bass) topped with a creamy, tangy tahini sauce, lemon, and a sprinkle of pine nuts. Aromatic and flavorful.
Key ingredients
Whole white fish, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, spices, parsley garnish.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm no rice or bread is served alongside. Request light on pine nuts if carb-sensitive, as they can add up. Ensure no potatoes are baked with the fish.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمكة بصلية لو سمحت، تأكد من عدم وجود أرز أو خبز أو بطاطس. والمكسرات تكون قليلة.
For the Samke Bizzer, please ensure no rice, bread, or potatoes are served. Can I have light pine nuts?
Watch out for
Tahini contains some carbs, and pine nuts add a small amount. Ensure no hidden sugars in the tahini sauce or any accompanying garnishes that might contain sugar.
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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