Samak bil Tahini (Keto Style)
Baked Fish with Creamy Tahini Sauce and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm tahini sauce contains no added flour, starch, or sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender baked white fish (e.g., hammour or snapper) topped with a rich, tangy tahini sauce, often accompanied by sautéed onions, bell peppers, and fresh herbs. Served without rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
White fish fillet, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, water, bell peppers, onions, parsley, salt, cumin, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm tahini sauce contains no added flour, starch, or sugar. Ensure no potatoes or rice are served alongside. Request only low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
Samak bil Tahini لو سمحت، تأكد أن صلصة الطحينة لا تحتوي على طحين أو نشا أو سكر. قدمه بدون بطاطا أو أرز، فقط خضار قليلة الكربوهيدرات.
For Samak bil Tahini, please confirm the tahini sauce has no flour, starch, or sugar. Serve without potatoes or rice, only low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Added flour/starch/sugar in tahini sauce, accidental rice or potato side, high-carb vegetables sometimes added (e.g., carrots).
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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