Mousaka'a Batenjan
Eggplant and Ground Meat Casserole
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners are used. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Layers of baked or fried eggplant slices combined with spiced ground meat in a rich tomato sauce. Typically served cold as a mezze or main.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef/lamb, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, olive oil, spices (cinnamon, allspice, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners are used. Confirm that the tomato sauce is unsweetened and free of added sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مسقعة باذنجان، من فضلك بدون بطاطا أو أرز أو طحين. وتأكد لي أن صلصة الطماطم غير محلاة وخالية من السكر.
For the Mousaka'a Batenjan, please no potatoes, rice, or flour thickeners. Confirm the tomato sauce is unsweetened and sugar-free.
Watch out for
Natural carbs from eggplant (large portions), tomatoes/tomato paste (natural sugars and potential added sugar), onion, and garlic.
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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