Khoresh Karafs (Celery Stew with Lamb/Beef, without rice)
Persian Celery & Herb Stew with Lamb/Beef (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice is served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
A fragrant and savory stew featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef, slow-cooked with fresh celery, a generous amount of fresh parsley and mint, and often a hint of dried lime or fresh lemon juice for tang.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef, celery, fresh parsley, fresh mint, olive oil, onion, lemon juice or dried lime, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice is served. Confirm no hidden potatoes or other starches are added, as some restaurants might include them.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
خورش کرفس بدون پلو لطفا. سیبزمینی یا نشاسته دیگری هم نباشد.
For Khoresh Karafs, please no rice. And no hidden potatoes or other starches.
Watch out for
Potatoes (if added), hidden sugars in broth, always served with rice.
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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