كفتة بالطحينة (Kofta bel Tahini)
Meatballs in Tahini Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice or bread. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Seasoned ground lamb or beef meatballs baked or simmered in a creamy, tangy tahini sauce, often flavored with lemon and garlic. Traditionally served with rice or bread, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, parsley, spices (cumin, allspice), tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water/broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice or bread. Confirm no added flour/breadcrumbs in meatballs (uncommon for authentic kofta but good to check). Ensure sauce has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بدون أرز أو خبز مع كفتة بالطحينة من فضلك. وتأكد أن الكفتة لا تحتوي على طحين، وأن صلصة الطحينة خالية من السكر المضاف.
No rice or bread with Kofta bel Tahini, please. Confirm no flour/breadcrumbs in the kofta and no added sugar in the tahini sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in tahini sauce, breadcrumbs in meatballs (less common), serving with bread/rice. Higher onion content.
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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