Samak Maqli (Flour-Free)
Pan-Fried Fish Syrian Style (Flour-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or breading is used. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole fish or fillets, simply seasoned with salt, pepper, cumin, and sometimes garlic, then pan-fried in olive oil until golden and crispy. Served without breading or carb-heavy sides.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fish fillets (e.g., sea bass, snapper), olive oil, lemon, garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no flour or breading is used. Request no carb sides (rice, fries).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمك مقلي، لو سمحت تأكدوا ما في طحين أو تغليف. وبدون أي أطباق جانبية نشوية مثل الرز أو البطاطا المقلية.
For the Samak Maqli, please confirm no flour or breading is used. And no carb sides like rice or fries, please.
Watch out for
Possible hidden flour or starch in seasoning if not specified.
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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