Zahra Maqliyeh ma' Laban (Keto Modified)
Crispy Cauliflower Florets with Garlic Yogurt Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure cauliflower is not breaded or floured before frying. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Florets of cauliflower are fried until golden and tender, then served with a refreshing garlic and dried mint infused full-fat yogurt sauce. A popular mezze, naturally low in carbs when served without bread or flour coating.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, frying oil (e.g., olive oil, avocado oil), plain full-fat yogurt, garlic, dried mint, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure cauliflower is not breaded or floured before frying. Yogurt sauce must be made with plain, full-fat, unsweetened yogurt. No bread on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
زهرة مقلية مع لبن، الزهرة بدون طحين أو بقسماط. صوص اللبن يكون من لبن طبيعي كامل الدسم وبدون سكر. وبدون خبز.
For Zahra Maqliyeh ma' Laban, no breading or flour on the cauliflower. Use plain, full-fat, unsweetened yogurt for the sauce. No bread.
Watch out for
Cauliflower in very large quantities, yogurt can have carbs from lactose. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the yogurt sauce for balance.
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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