ورقة لحمة (بدون بطاطس/أرز)
Meat & Vegetable Foil Packet (No Potatoes/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or peas. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Egyptian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender cuts of beef or lamb slow-cooked in a sealed foil packet with aromatic spices, onions, bell peppers, and other low-carb vegetables. The foil traps the moisture, resulting in incredibly succulent meat and flavorful vegetables. Served without potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb, onions, bell peppers, low-carb vegetables, spices
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or peas. Ensure no rice is served on the side. Confirm minimal tomato to keep carbs low.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ورقة اللحمة، لو سمحت، بدون بطاطس، جزر، أو بازلاء. وبدون أرز على الجانب. والطماطم تكون قليلة.
For the Waraket Lahma, please no potatoes, carrots, or peas. No rice on the side. And minimal tomato, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes/carrots/peas if not explicitly omitted, hidden sugar in any tomato-based components, excessive use of onions.
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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