شيش برك (حشوة اللحم فقط بصلصة اللبن)
Keto Shish Barak (Meat Filling in Yogurt Sauce, No Dough)
Yes, with a tweak: request only the meat filling (as small meatballs) served in the yogurt sauce, with no dough or dumplings whatsoever. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A deconstructed take on the classic Shish Barak, featuring tender seasoned lamb or beef meatballs (the traditional filling) simmered in a creamy, garlicky yogurt sauce infused with mint. The dough dumplings are entirely omitted.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef meatballs, yogurt, garlic, mint
How to make it keto
Request only the meat filling (as small meatballs) served in the yogurt sauce, with no dough or dumplings whatsoever. Confirm the yogurt sauce is not thickened with starch.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الشيش برك، أريد فقط حشوة اللحم ككرات صغيرة بصلصة اللبن، بدون عجين أو قطع. وتأكد أن صلصة اللبن بدون نشا.
For the Shish Barak, I'd like only the meat filling, as small meatballs, in the yogurt sauce. No dough. Confirm the sauce has no starch.
Watch out for
The original dish is high in carbs from the dough. Ensure the yogurt sauce is plain and unsweetened, and not thickened with cornstarch or flour. Onions and garlic add minor carbs.
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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