مدفونة لحمة (بدون أرز)
Meat Medfouna (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'بدون أرز' (without rice). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Egyptian dishes.
What it is
Extremely tender, slow-cooked meat (typically lamb or beef) traditionally prepared by 'burying' it in hot coals or a slow oven, allowing it to cook in its own juices with aromatic spices. The meat is succulent and falls off the bone. This keto version is served without the customary rice.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef cuts (e.g., shoulder, leg), onions, fresh garlic, whole spices (cardamom, bay leaves, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon), salt, and its own rendered fat.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'بدون أرز' (without rice). Confirm no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are added during cooking, though traditional Medfouna usually focuses purely on meat and aromatics.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مدفونة لحمة بدون أرز لو سمحت. بس بدي أتأكد ما فيها خضار نشوية زي بطاطا أو جزر.
مدفونة لحمة: I need it without rice. Please confirm no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are added.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots) if not specified. Some restaurants may use a touch of sugar to brown onions, but this is less common for Medfouna.
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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