Keto Samak Hareesah (Fish Hareesah, with Keto Vegetables)
Fish Hareesah with Keto Vegetable Puree
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm that cauliflower or other keto vegetables (not wheat) are used as the base. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto interpretation of the traditional 'Hareesah', typically made with wheat. This version substitutes wheat with a creamy, rich puree of cauliflower or other keto vegetables, slow-cooked with tender fish (e.g., Hammour, Kingfish) and generous amounts of ghee or butter, seasoned with traditional spices.
Key ingredients
White fish fillets (e.g., Hammour, Kingfish), cauliflower, zucchini, ghee/butter, onions, garlic, cumin, coriander, black pepper, cardamom, salt, fish broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm that cauliflower or other keto vegetables (not wheat) are used as the base. Ensure no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة لسمك الهريسة الكيتو، تأكد لي أن القاعدة قرنبيط أو خضروات كيتو مو قمح، وما فيها سكر مضاف.
For the Keto Samak Hareesah, please confirm the base is cauliflower or keto vegetables, not wheat, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Onions and garlic, and the keto vegetable base (cauliflower/zucchini) will contribute to carbs, especially in large portions.
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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