Samak Hamour bil Forn (Keto-Modified)
Baked Hamour Fish with Qatari Spices and Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or large quantities of tomatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole Hamour fish, or large fillets, baked to perfection with traditional Qatari spices such as black lime, turmeric, and coriander. It's typically cooked with a medley of fresh low-carb vegetables, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Key ingredients
Whole Hamour fish or fillets, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, onions, bell peppers, fresh cilantro, black lime, turmeric, coriander, cumin, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or large quantities of tomatoes. Ensure no rice is served alongside. Confirm no sugar in the marinade or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك هامور بالفرن لو سمحت، بدون بطاطا، جزر، أو طماطم بكمية كبيرة. وبدون رز جانبي. وتأكدوا ما في سكر بالتبلة أو الصلصة.
For the Samak Hamour bil Forn, no potatoes, carrots, or large quantities of tomatoes. No rice alongside. Confirm no sugar in the marinade or sauce.
Watch out for
Carrots or potatoes in the vegetable medley, sugar in marinades, large portions of onions/bell peppers.
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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