Jibneh Ma' Qalayat Zaytoon w Khodar
Syrian Cheese Platter with Olives and Vegetables
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
A generous platter featuring a selection of authentic Syrian white cheeses (such as Akkawi or Nabulsi, often brined and savory), served with an assortment of cured olives, fresh cucumber, and tomato slices. Drizzled with quality olive oil.
Key ingredients
Akkawi cheese, Nabulsi cheese, black olives, green olives, cucumber, tomato, olive oil, fresh mint.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no bread, pita, or crackers are served with the platter. Request extra olive oil for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، بدون خبز أو خبز عربي أو مقرمشات مع الجبنة. وهل يمكن الحصول على زيت زيتون إضافي للتغميس؟
Please, no bread, pita, or crackers with the Jibneh. May I have extra olive oil for dipping?
Watch out for
Tomatoes, olives (some varieties can have slightly higher carbs due to processing), hidden sugars in marinated olives.
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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