Kofta bel Sanieh (كفتة بالصينية)
Baked Kofta with Tomato (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the dish *without potatoes*. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Palestinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful ground lamb or beef mixed with finely chopped parsley, onion, and traditional spices, pressed into a tray and baked, typically with tomato slices or a light tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, parsley, spices (e.g., allspice, black pepper), salt, olive oil, fresh tomato slices or a light tomato paste.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the dish *without potatoes*. Ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce or paste.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كفتة بالصينية بدون بطاطس لو سمحت. وتأكد لي أن صلصة الطماطم بدون سكر مضاف.
Kofta bel Sanieh, please, without potatoes. Please ensure no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Onion (in kofta mix and any added raw), tomato slices/sauce (carb content can be higher if a large amount of sauce is used or if sugar is added). Some restaurants might use breadcrumbs as a binder in the kofta mix.
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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