Kebbet Kras (Keto Fried Kibbeh Balls - Bulgur-Free)
Keto Fried Kibbeh Balls (Bulgur-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to confirm no bulgur or wheat flour is used in the shell; request a binder like almond flour or finely mashed cauliflower. About 5.5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
Crispy, deep-fried kibbeh balls, traditionally made with ground meat (lamb or beef) and seasoned with aromatic spices. For keto, the bulgur is replaced with a low-carb binder, and they are often stuffed with a savory filling of seasoned ground meat.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef (for outer shell), ground lamb/beef (for stuffing), onion, spices (allspice, cinnamon, salt, black pepper), almond flour or cauliflower puree (as binder), olive oil or vegetable oil for frying.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to confirm no bulgur or wheat flour is used in the shell; request a binder like almond flour or finely mashed cauliflower. Confirm frying oil is keto-appropriate.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كبة الأقراص، لو سمحت تأكد إن القشرة ما فيها برغل أو طحين قمح، بس طحين لوز أو قرنبيط مهروس. والزيت المستخدم للقلي مناسب للكيتو؟
For Kebbet Kras, please confirm no bulgur or wheat flour in the shell, only almond flour or cauliflower. Is the frying oil keto-appropriate?
Watch out for
The traditional recipe relies heavily on bulgur. Hidden binders (e.g., potato starch) or excessive onion in the stuffing could raise carb count. Frying oil quality can vary.
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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