Mloukhiyeh bi Dajaj
Mulukhiyah with Chicken (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty stew made from finely chopped jute mallow leaves, typically cooked with chicken, ample garlic, fresh cilantro, and lemon juice. Served as a soup-like consistency. Modified by requesting no rice.
Key ingredients
Jute mallow leaves (mulukhiyah), chicken (often bone-in), garlic, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, chicken broth, olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Confirm no starch-based thickeners are used.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الملوخية بالدجاج من فضلك بدون أرز. هل تستخدمون أي نشا للتكثيف؟
For Mloukhiyeh bi Dajaj, no rice, please. Is there any starch used as a thickener?
Watch out for
Always served with rice in traditional settings. Some chefs might use a small amount of starch as a thickener. Lemon juice adds minor carbs.
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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