Kafta bi Sanieh
Baked Kafta Platter (Potato-Free, Low-Sugar Tomato Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Seasoned ground beef or lamb, typically mixed with parsley and onion, flattened into a tray and baked. Traditionally served with potatoes and tomato sauce, but modified to omit potatoes and ensure a low-sugar sauce.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or lamb, parsley, onion, various spices (allspice, cumin, salt, pepper), optional light tomato sauce (diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes. Ensure any tomato sauce is made without added sugar. If served with a side, request a keto-friendly option like grilled vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كفتة بالصينية، لو سمحت تأكدوا بدون بطاطا. وصلصة البندورة بدون سكر مضاف. ولو في طبق جانبي، بفضل خضروات مشوية.
For the Kafta bi Sanieh, please ensure no potatoes are included. Confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar. If there's a side, I'd like grilled vegetables.
Watch out for
Onions and parsley in large amounts. Tomato sauce often has hidden sugar. Some recipes use breadcrumbs as a binder, confirm absence.
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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