Keto Jareesh (with Cauliflower)
Creamy Spiced Chicken and Cauliflower Porridge
Yes, with a tweak: replaces cracked wheat with riced cauliflower. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Qatari food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Jareesh is a hearty, comforting Qatari dish, typically made with cracked wheat. This keto adaptation uses riced cauliflower as a base, simmered with chicken and a blend of traditional Qatari spices to achieve a similar creamy texture and rich flavor. Often topped with fried onions (keto portion) and fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (thighs/breast), riced cauliflower, onions, garlic, Qatari spice blend, plain full-fat yogurt (optional, if used), ghee/oil, fresh cilantro/parsley.
How to make it keto
Replaces cracked wheat with riced cauliflower. If yogurt is used, ensure it's plain and unsweetened. Request minimal fried onions for topping or use a keto-friendly crispy onion alternative.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الكيتو جريش بالقرنبيط، إذا استخدمت اللبن، تأكد أنه سادة وغير محلى. وأريد كمية قليلة جداً من البصل المقلي للزينة.
For the Keto Jareesh with cauliflower, if yogurt is used, ensure it's plain and unsweetened. Minimal fried onions for topping, please.
Watch out for
Sweetened yogurt, hidden sugars in spice blends, and the amount of fried onions, which can be coated in flour or fried in high-carb oil.
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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