Basterma and Eggs
Cured Beef and Eggs Syrian Style
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced, air-dried, and heavily spiced cured beef (basterma), pan-fried with eggs, often served as a breakfast or light meal. A naturally keto-friendly, protein-packed dish.
Key ingredients
Basterma (cured beef), eggs, butter or olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread or high-carb sides are served. Confirm basterma contains no added sugars in its curing process.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بسطرما وبيض، لو سمحت بدون خبز أو أطباق جانبية عالية الكربوهيدرات. وتأكدوا البسترما ما فيها سكر مضاف بعملية التحضير.
For the Basterma and Eggs, please serve without bread or high-carb sides. Confirm the basterma has no added sugars from curing.
Watch out for
Basterma itself is generally low carb, but always verify for any hidden sugars in the curing process.
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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