Kofta Mishwiya
Grilled Ground Meat Skewers (Kofta Kebab)
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Saudi dishes.
What it is
Ground lamb or beef (or a mix) mixed with finely chopped onions, parsley, and spices, then shaped onto skewers and grilled.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef (or mix), finely chopped onion, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, sometimes a tiny bit of breadcrumbs/flour as binder (restaurant risk).
Optional tweaks
Request 'bidoun rozz, bidoun khobz' (without rice, without bread). Inquire if there are any breadcrumbs/fillers in the kofta mix; if so, choose another dish. Ask for a simple side salad with olive oil and lemon.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كفتة مشوية بدون أرز وبدون خبز من فضلك. هل يوجد بقسماط أو أي إضافات في الكفتة؟ أريد سلطة جانبية بسيطة بزيت الزيتون والليمون.
Kofta Mishwiya, please without rice and without bread. Are there any breadcrumbs or fillers in the kofta mix? I'd like a simple side salad with olive oil and lemon.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or flour used as a binder (common in restaurants to stretch meat). Large amounts of onions/parsley in the mix. Hidden sugars in accompanying sauces (e.g., tomato-based sauces). Served with high-carb sides.
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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