Kaleh Pacheh
Lamb's Head and Trotters Soup (Keto, No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, lavash, or other carb accompaniments. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
A traditional, very rich and hearty lamb soup made from the head and trotters, slow-cooked until exceptionally tender. This dish is naturally high in collagen and beneficial fats.
Key ingredients
Lamb's head, lamb trotters, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, pepper, water.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, lavash, or other carb accompaniments. Confirm no added potatoes (though uncommon for this dish).
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
کلهپاچه بدون نان، لواش یا هیچ مخلفات کربوهیدراتی دیگر باشد. سیبزمینی هم اضافه نشده باشد.
For Kaleh Pacheh, please no bread, lavash, or other carb accompaniments. Confirm no potatoes are added.
Watch out for
Universally served with bread/lavash in traditional settings. Occasionally, a restaurant might add a minute amount of sugar to balance flavors, though rare for Kaleh Pacheh.
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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