Samkeh bil Bathenjan
Baked Fish with Eggplant in Tomato-Herb Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fish fillets (often white fish like snapper or sea bass) baked with slices of eggplant in a savory sauce usually featuring tomatoes, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. A light yet flavorful main course.
Key ingredients
Fish fillets, eggplant, fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh cilantro or parsley, bell peppers (optional), salt, pepper, spices.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. Verify eggplant is baked or pan-fried, not breaded. Request without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
سمكة بالباذنجان، من فضلك تأكد لي أن صلصة الطماطم بدون سكر. وهل الباذنجان مخبوز أو مقلي وليس بالبقسماط؟ وبدون أرز أو خبز.
For the Samkeh bil Bathenjan, please confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce. Is the eggplant baked or pan-fried, not breaded? No rice or bread, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce, breading on eggplant, high-carb side dishes.
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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