كمونية لحمة
Kamounia (Cumin Beef Stew)
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and aromatic Egyptian stew featuring tender chunks of beef (or lamb), heavily spiced with cumin, garlic, and onions, often with a very minimal amount of tomato, slow-cooked until the meat is falling apart and the flavors are deeply melded.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, generous amounts of cumin, garlic, onions, bell peppers, minimal tomato (or none), cooking oil/ghee, water/broth, salt, pepper, coriander.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no rice or bread is served as a side. Confirm that the restaurant uses minimal to no tomato paste and no potatoes or carrots in the stew.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
كمونية لحمة، من فضلك بدون رز أو خبز جانبي. وتأكدوا الصلصة فيها طماطم قليلة جداً أو بدون، ومن غير بطاطس أو جزر.
For the كمونية لحمة, please no rice or bread on the side. Confirm minimal or no tomato paste, and no potatoes or carrots in the stew.
Watch out for
Commonly served with rice or bread. Some restaurant versions may include potatoes, carrots, or a higher concentration of tomato paste, which increases carb count.
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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