Samak Tajin bil Tahini (Rice-Free)
Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce and Nuts (Rice-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice is served. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful baked fish dish, typically a whole fish or fillet, topped with a creamy, savory tahini sauce, often garnished with toasted nuts (like pine nuts) and fresh herbs. Served without rice.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., seabass, snapper), tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice is served. Confirm the tahini sauce does not contain added sugar (which is sometimes used in non-traditional preparations).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لسمك طاجن بالطحينة، من فضلك لا تقدم الأرز. وهل صلصة الطحينة خالية من السكر المضاف؟
For the Samak Tajin bil Tahini, please ensure no rice is served. Confirm the tahini sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Tahini paste can vary in carb content; some recipes for tahini sauce might include hidden sugars. Onions are sometimes used in the base, adding some 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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