Bathenjan bil Dahan
Eggplant with Rendered Lamb Fat
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful dish of tender eggplant pieces sautéed or baked with generous amounts of rendered lamb fat (dahan), often including small pieces of lamb meat, seasoned simply with salt and pepper.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, rendered lamb fat (or lamb tail fat/meat), olive oil (if needed), salt, black pepper. Sometimes a touch of garlic or a very minimal amount of tomato paste.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugars or flour. Request minimal or no tomato paste for stricter keto, if present.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
باذنجان بالدهن، لو سمحت بدون سكر أو طحين. ويا ريت صلصة طماطم قليلة جداً أو بدون.
For Bathenjan bil Dahan, please ensure no added sugar or flour. Can I have minimal or no tomato paste?
Watch out for
Natural carbohydrates in eggplant. Potential for small amounts of tomato paste if used.
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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