Samak Harra (سمك حرّة)
Spicy Baked Fish (with Tahini & Nuts, no rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice or bread. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole baked fish (often sea bass or snapper) covered in a vibrant, spicy tahini-based sauce with cilantro, walnuts, and chili. A flavorful and aromatic dish.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, tahini, lemon juice, cilantro, walnuts, pine nuts, garlic, chili, olive oil, salt, pepper, spices.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للسمك حرّة، من فضلك بدون أرز أو خبز.
For the Samak Harra, please no rice or bread.
Watch out for
Some tahini brands may have a small amount of sugar. Traditional rice side.
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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