كرشة مطبوخة
Cooked Tripe Stew
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit chickpeas (حمص). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender pieces of tripe (beef stomach lining), slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce with spices and often chickpeas. For keto, the chickpeas would be omitted.
Key ingredients
Tripe, tomato sauce, spices
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit chickpeas (حمص). Request minimal tomato sauce or ensure no added sugar. Some versions might have potato, so confirm no potato.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كرشة مطبوخة، لو سمحت بدون حمص وبدون بطاطس. مع صلصة طماطم قليلة جداً وبدون سكر.
For the كرشة مطبوخة, please omit chickpeas and potatoes. Ensure minimal tomato sauce with no added sugar.
Watch out for
Chickpeas (major risk if not omitted). Hidden sugars in tomato sauce. Onions and garlic contribute minor carbs. Some recipes may add potato as a thickener/filler.
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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