لحمة مسلوقة
Boiled Beef/Lamb with Clarified Butter/Ghee
Yes, with a tweak: request only the meat, drained of broth (or with minimal broth) to focus on the protein. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
Plain boiled chunks of tender beef or lamb (often from the neck or shank), served hot. While typically a base for soup, this is presented as simply the meat, generously drizzled with clarified butter or ghee for a rich, keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
Beef/lamb (e.g., neck or shank cuts), bay leaves, cardamom pods, mastic, salt, black pepper, clarified butter (ghee) for serving.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request only the meat, drained of broth (or with minimal broth) to focus on the protein. Ask for a generous side of melted ghee or butter to pour over the meat. Ensure no other carby additions like rice, potatoes, or pasta.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لحمة مسلوقة فقط، بدون مرقة أو بمرقة قليلة جداً. أريد طبق جانبي بسمنة أو زبدة ذائبة سخية. بدون أرز، بطاطس أو مكرونة.
I'd like the لحمة مسلوقة, just the meat, drained of broth. Please bring a generous side of melted ghee or butter. No rice, potatoes, or pasta.
Watch out for
Virtually none, assuming no carby sides are included and only the meat with added fat is served.
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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