Kebab Halabi
Halabi Kebabs with Tomato Sauce (No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no bread. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Grilled ground lamb or beef skewers (or patties) seasoned with specific Aleppo spices, typically served with a rich, slightly sweet and tangy tomato-based sauce, sometimes containing bell peppers or eggplant. The dish is modified by omitting traditional rice or bread sides.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, garlic, Aleppo pepper, sumac, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, tomato paste. May contain a touch of pomegranate molasses.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no bread. Confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar or minimal pomegranate molasses. Inquire about sugar in marinades.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كباب حلبي من فضلك بدون أرز أو خبز. هل صلصة الطماطم أو التتبيلة فيها سكر مضاف؟ أو دبس الرمان قليل جداً؟
For Kebab Halabi, no rice or bread, please. Is there added sugar in the tomato sauce or marinade? Or is the pomegranate molasses minimal?
Watch out for
Pomegranate molasses or added sugar in the tomato sauce. Marinades can contain hidden sugars. Always served with carb-heavy sides like rice or pita bread if not specified.
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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