Ejjeh Bathenjan (Flour-Free Eggplant Fritters)
Flour-Free Eggplant Fritters
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm no flour or starchy binders are used. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful pan-fried fritters made from grated eggplant, fresh herbs (parsley, mint), finely minced onion, and garlic, bound together with eggs instead of flour, and seasoned with traditional Syrian spices. Served as a popular mezze.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, eggs, parsley, mint, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, olive oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm no flour or starchy binders are used. Ensure only keto-friendly oils like olive oil are used for frying.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، تأكدوا من عدم استخدام الطحين أو أي مواد ربط نشوية. واحرصوا على استخدام زيت الزيتون فقط للقلي.
Please confirm no flour or starchy binders are used. Ensure only olive oil is used for frying.
Watch out for
Potential use of flour or breadcrumbs as binders in some preparations. High carb vegetables like potatoes could be present if it's a 'mixed' fritter (unlikely for Ejjeh Bathenjan).
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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