قول وفوارغ
Egyptian Offal Stew (Qol wa Fawarigh)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and robust stew made from a mix of various beef or lamb offal (e.g., stomach, intestines, heart, sometimes kidney or liver). Slow-cooked with aromatic spices, garlic, onions, and often a light touch of tomato, resulting in tender offal and a rich, deeply flavored broth.
Key ingredients
Mixed beef/lamb offal, onions, garlic, bell peppers, minimal tomatoes/tomato paste, cooking oil/ghee, spices (cumin, coriander, chili, salt, pepper), bay leaves, broth.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no rice or bread is served as a side. Confirm no added potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables are included in the stew.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
القول والفوارغ لو سمحت، بدون رز أو خبز جانبي. وتأكدوا مافيش بطاطس، حمص، أو خضروات نشوية تانية في الطبق.
For the قول وفوارغ, please no rice or bread on the side. Confirm no potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Often served with bread or rice. Some restaurant versions might include potatoes or chickpeas in the stew to bulk it up, or use higher amounts of tomato.
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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