Zibdiyyet Gambari (Keto-Modified)
Shrimp Casserole with Tomatoes and Garlic (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar in tomato paste or sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory casserole featuring fresh shrimp baked in a rich tomato, garlic, and olive oil sauce, often with bell peppers and fresh cilantro. Served without bread or rice to ensure keto compatibility.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, fresh tomatoes, tomato paste (sugar-free), garlic, olive oil, bell peppers (various colors), cilantro, traditional Syrian spices (cumin, coriander, paprika), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar in tomato paste or sauce. Explicitly request no rice or bread. Confirm no starchy thickeners are used in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
زبدية جمبري، من فضلك بدون سكر في الطماطم أو الصلصة، وبدون أرز أو خبز. تأكد أن الصلصة ليست مكثفة بالنشويات.
For Zibdiyyet Gambari, please no added sugar in tomato, no rice, no bread. Confirm no starchy thickeners in sauce.
Watch out for
Tomatoes and bell peppers contribute to carb count; potential for hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce; restaurant might use corn starch as a thickener.
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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