Samak Tajin (Keto-style)
Fish Tajine with Keto Vegetables (No Potatoes/Carrots)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Saudi food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A slow-cooked, flavorful fish dish prepared in a traditional tajine pot. Features tender fish fillets (e.g., hammour or snapper) with a vibrant mix of keto-friendly vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and olives, in a spiced tomato and herb sauce.
Key ingredients
Fish fillets, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, olives, preserved lemon (optional), cilantro, parsley, turmeric, cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots. Request explicit focus on zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant. Confirm no added sugar in tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين سمك: بدون بطاطس أو جزر. الرجاء التركيز على الكوسا والفلفل البارد والباذنجان. وهل يوجد سكر مضاف في صلصة الطماطم؟
Samak Tajin: No potatoes or carrots. Please use zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant. Is there any added sugar in the tomato sauce?
Watch out for
Onions, tomatoes, bell peppers. Hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce.
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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