Kofta bil Sayniya
Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Vegetables (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breadcrumbs or flour binders in the kofta mix. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Spiced ground meat meatballs (kofta) baked in a savory tomato sauce with low-carb vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and eggplant. Served directly from the tray, without bread or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, bell peppers (green/red), eggplant, parsley, mint, olive oil, Arabic seven-spice, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour binders in the kofta mix. Explicitly request no potatoes in the tray bake, which is a common addition. Served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Kofta bil Sayniya لو سمحت، تأكد أنه لا يوجد بقسماط أو طحين في الكفتة، ولا بطاطا في الصينية. أريده بدون رز أو خبز.
For Kofta bil Sayniya, please confirm no breadcrumbs or flour in the kofta, and no potatoes in the bake. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in kofta mix, added sugar in tomato sauce/paste, potato slices in the tray, accidental bread/rice serving.
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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