Samke Harra
Spicy Baked Fish with Tahini-Nut Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no rice or bread. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lebanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole baked or pan-fried fish (e.g., snapper, seabass) generously topped with a rich and spicy tahini, cilantro, garlic, lemon, and nut (pine nuts, walnuts) sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (snapper, seabass), tahini, pine nuts, walnuts, fresh cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chili, spices.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no rice or bread. Confirm that the tahini sauce does not have added sugar (less common in this savory dish but always worth checking).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمكة حرة، من فضلك بدون رز أو خبز. وهل صلصة الطحينة بدون سكر مضاف؟
For the Samke Harra, no rice or bread. Can you confirm the tahini sauce does not have any added sugar?
Watch out for
Tahini can contain some carbs; pine nuts and walnuts (in moderation) are fine but contribute. Lemon juice adds some carbs. 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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