Nikh'a Mashwi
Grilled Bone Marrow
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
Roasted or grilled beef bone marrow, a luxurious and intensely flavorful delicacy. Served simply with a sprinkle of sea salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs, often with a lemon wedge.
Key ingredients
Beef marrow bones, sea salt, black pepper, fresh parsley (garnish), lemon wedge.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, ensure no bread, toast, or crackers are served. Enjoy the marrow directly from the bone with a small spoon.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
من فضلك، لا تقدم خبز، توست أو بسكويت مع هذا الطبق.
Please, no bread, toast, or crackers served with this.
Watch out for
This dish is almost universally served with toast or bread, which must be explicitly refused. Confirm no sugary glazes are used if presented as a 'special'.
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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