Kafta bil Sanieh (without Potatoes)
Baked Spiced Minced Meat with Tomato and Onion
Yes, with a tweak: request that no potatoes are included in the dish, which are a common accompaniment. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful spiced ground lamb or beef patties (kafta) baked in a rich and aromatic sauce of fresh tomatoes and onions, cooked until tender and juicy. Potatoes are traditionally included but are omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb (or beef), onions, fresh tomatoes, fresh parsley, fresh mint, olive oil, spices (allspice, black pepper, paprika).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that no potatoes are included in the dish, which are a common accompaniment. Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour are used as binders in the kafta mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كفتة بالصينية من فضلك، لا تضع فيها بطاطا. وتأكد أن الكفتة خالية من البقسماط أو الطحين.
For the Kafta bil Sanieh, please exclude potatoes. Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour are used in the kafta.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce, large quantities of onions, breadcrumbs in kafta mixture (rare in authentic Qatari, but possible).
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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