Torshi Mashkal
Mixed Pickles
Yes, with a tweak: check with the restaurant to ensure no sugar is used in the pickling brine. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Qatari dishes.
What it is
An assortment of crisp, tangy pickled vegetables, commonly served as a side dish to complement meals in Qatari cuisine.
Key ingredients
Cucumber, turnip, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrots (limited), garlic, vinegar, water, salt, spices.
How to make it keto
Check with the restaurant to ensure no sugar is used in the pickling brine. Request to minimize high-carb vegetables like carrots or to avoid them entirely if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طرشي مشكل لو سمحت، هل مخلل بدون سكر؟ وممكن تقلل الجزر أو تستبعده تماماً؟
For the Torshi Mashkal, please confirm no sugar in the brine. Can you minimize carrots or avoid them?
Watch out for
Many commercial and restaurant pickles use sugar in the brine. Carrots and cauliflower contribute carbs.
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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