Qurut Kebab
Skewered Lamb/Beef with Dried Whey Sauce (Keto, No Rice/Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice or bread. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Afghan dishes.
What it is
Grilled skewers of marinated lamb or beef, served with a tangy sauce made from qurut (dried whey), fresh mint, and garlic. Traditionally served with bread or rice, but modified here to be served plain.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef chunks, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, black pepper, salt, qurut (dried whey), mint, water, cooking oil (for grilling).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice or bread. Ensure the qurut sauce has no added flour or sugar for thickening.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar or flour in the qurut sauce, carby marinades, accidental serving with bread/rice.
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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