Sir Ghorme
Garlic Lamb Stew with Fenugreek
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A flavorful and aromatic stew from Northern Iran, featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with a generous amount of garlic and dried fenugreek leaves. It has a distinct savory and slightly bitter herbal profile.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, garlic, onion, dried fenugreek leaves, turmeric, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil, ghee), salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request no rice or bread. Ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening.
If you order it anyway, say this (Persian)
لطفاً برنج یا نان نباشد. مطمئن شوید برای غلیظ کردن از آرد یا نشاسته استفاده نشده است.
Please, no rice or bread. And confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening.
Watch out for
Potential use of flour/starch for thickening (rare but possible in some restaurants). Always served with rice, which must be omitted.
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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