Sahawik (Spicy Saudi Condiment)
Spicy Saudi Chili Condiment
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Saudi dishes.
What it is
A vibrant and fiery Saudi condiment, typically made from fresh green or red chilies, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs like cilantro, all blended or pounded together with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. It's used to add a spicy kick and fresh flavor to main dishes.
Key ingredients
Fresh green/red chilies, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar is added, which is sometimes done in restaurants to balance the acidity or heat in condiments. Request it fresh-made if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الصحاويق، من فضلك تأكد ألا يوجد سكر مضاف. وهل يمكن تحضيرها طازجة لو سمحت؟
For the Sahawik, please confirm no sugar is added. Can it be made fresh?
Watch out for
Tomatoes and chilies naturally contain some carbohydrates. The primary risk is hidden added sugar, though traditional Sahawik is savory and spicy, not sweet.
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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