Samak Maqli bil Basal wal Baharat (سمك مقلي بالبصل والبهارات)
Pan-Fried Fish with Caramelized Onions and Spices (Sayadieh-style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice be served with the dish. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flaky white fish (such as cod, snapper, or hammour) pan-fried until golden, served with a rich topping of deeply caramelized onions and traditional Sayadieh spices (cumin, allspice, turmeric). This version is served without the customary rice, highlighting the savory fish and aromatic onion topping.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets, onions, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, allspice, turmeric, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice be served with the dish. Confirm no flour or starchy coating is used on the fish before frying.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، بدون رز مع الطبق. وتأكد لو سمحت السمك مقلي بدون طحين أو نشا.
Please serve this without rice. Confirm no flour or starchy coating on the fish.
Watch out for
While essential for flavor, deeply caramelized onions can contain naturally higher sugars; however, in this context, it's typically savory. Ensure no added sugar for caramelization.
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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