Za'atar w Zayt
Za'atar and Olive Oil Dip
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread is served with the dish. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Syrian dishes.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful dip or condiment featuring a generous serving of high-quality olive oil infused with the aromatic za'atar spice blend (thyme, sumac, sesame seeds). Traditionally served with bread, it's keto when enjoyed as is or with low-carb dippers.
Key ingredients
Olive oil, za'atar spice blend (thyme, sumac, sesame seeds)
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no bread is served with the dish. Confirm no added flour or sugar in the za'atar blend.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
زعتر وزيت، من فضلك بدون خبز. وهل يمكن التأكد أن خلطة الزعتر خالية من الدقيق أو السكر المضاف؟
For the Za'atar w Zayt, please ensure no bread. Also, confirm the za'atar blend has no added flour or sugar.
Watch out for
Historically served with carb-heavy bread; ensure omission. Some commercial za'atar blends may contain flour or sugar fillers; confirm purity with the restaurant. Sumac contributes minimal 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.
More on the Syrian menuAll 242 Syrian dishes ›
