Safadi Samak (Keto-style)
Baked Fish with Spiced Tomato and Herb Sauce (Safadi Style, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or bread served. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., snapper or hammour) baked until tender and flaky, drenched in a rich, spiced tomato and herb sauce. Prepared with keto-friendly vegetables like bell peppers and onions, omitting any starches.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, lemon, olive oil, spices (cumin, coriander, paprika), green chilies, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or bread served. Confirm no added sugar in tomato sauce. Request extra keto vegetables like zucchini or eggplant.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
صفدي سمك، بدون أرز أو خبز. وهل صلصة الطماطم خالية من السكر المضاف؟ الرجاء إضافة المزيد من الخضار مثل الكوسا أو الباذنجان.
Safadi Samak, no rice or bread. No added sugar in the tomato sauce. Please add extra low-carb vegetables like zucchini or eggplant.
Watch out for
Onions, tomatoes, bell peppers. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce/paste.
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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