Keto Kebbe Labaniyye (Bulgur-Free)
Bulgur-Free Kibbeh in Yogurt Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no bulgur in the kibbeh mixture; the 'shell' is made from seasoned ground meat. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Syrian dish reimagined for a ketogenic diet. Spiced ground meat is shaped into bulgur-free kibbeh (either small balls or football shapes, sometimes stuffed with more spiced meat), then gently cooked in a savory garlic-mint yogurt sauce.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion, spices (allspice, black pepper), plain full-fat yogurt, fresh garlic, dried mint, olive oil or ghee (for frying kibbeh and tempering sauce).
How to make it keto
Crucially, absolutely no bulgur in the kibbeh mixture; the 'shell' is made from seasoned ground meat. Ensure yogurt is plain, full-fat, and unsweetened. Request no cornstarch or other high-carb thickeners for the sauce (egg yolk or a tiny bit of almond flour can be used if thickening is necessary).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للكبة اللبنية الكيتو، ضروري بدون برغل في الكبة. اللبن يكون سادة، كامل الدسم، وبدون سكر. وبدون نشا أو مكثفات عالية الكربوهيدرات للصلصة.
For Keto Kebbe Labaniyye, absolutely no bulgur in the kibbeh. Yogurt must be plain, full-fat, unsweetened. No cornstarch or high-carb thickeners in sauce.
Watch out for
Yogurt (lactose), onion, garlic. High risk of hidden cornstarch in restaurant settings.
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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