Fried Vegetables (Maqali Style, No Potato)
Keto Fried Eggplant, Zucchini, and Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A platter of various vegetables typically deep-fried until tender. Modified to exclude high-carb items like potatoes and instead focus on keto-friendly options such as eggplant, zucchini, and cauliflower, seasoned simply.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, zucchini, cauliflower, olive oil (for frying), salt, pepper. Sometimes served with a side of plain yogurt or tahini.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables. Ensure vegetables are not breaded or floured before frying.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
خضار مقلية من فضلك، بدون بطاطا أو خضار عالية الكربوهيدرات. وتأكد أنها بدون طحين أو بقسماط.
For Fried Vegetables, no potatoes or high-carb vegetables. Please ensure no breading or flour on the vegetables.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a traditional component of Maqali. Vegetables might be breaded or floured before frying, significantly increasing carb content. Watch for sweet dipping sauces.
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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