Araq O Rouq
Slow-Cooked Lamb Stew (without rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the stew to be served without rice or bread. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A traditional Iraqi slow-cooked lamb stew, featuring tender chunks of lamb (often bone-in), rich in fat and collagen, simmered until falling off the bone, delivering deep, savory flavors.
Key ingredients
Lamb shanks/chunks, onions, garlic, water, olive oil, Iraqi spices (bay leaf, black pepper, cardamom).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the stew to be served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الرجاء تقديم العرق والروق بدون أرز أو خبز.
Please serve the Araq O Rouq without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Natural carbs from onions and garlic. No significant risks if prepared simply without thickeners.
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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