Keto Kabab Karaz (Aleppine Sour Cherry Meatballs)
Keto Aleppine Sour Cherry Meatballs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the cherry sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A famous Aleppo specialty, featuring spiced lamb meatballs simmered in a rich, tangy sour cherry sauce. This keto version uses unsweetened or sugar-free cherry juice.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb (or beef/lamb mix), onion, parsley, various spices (allspice, cinnamon), unsweetened sour cherry juice, a few sour cherries (optional), olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no sugar is added to the cherry sauce. Use unsweetened sour cherry juice and, if fresh cherries are added, limit the quantity. Often served with pita, ensure it's served as a platter without bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كباب كرز، لو سمحت تأكدوا ما في سكر بصلصة الكرز. وقللوا الكرز الطازج. وقدموها كطبق رئيسي بدون أي خبز.
For Kabab Karaz, please ensure no sugar in the cherry sauce. Limit fresh cherries. Serve as a platter, without any bread.
Watch out for
Natural sugars from sour cherries. Restaurant versions often add significant sugar to balance tartness. Confirm 'no added sugar' or 'sugar-free'.
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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