Baydh Wa Laham
Scrambled Eggs with Ground Meat
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A hearty dish of scrambled eggs cooked with seasoned ground lamb or beef, often including sautéed onions and spices. A staple for breakfast or a light meal.
Key ingredients
Eggs, ground lamb or beef, olive oil or ghee, onions, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour is added (some versions of similar egg dishes might thicken with flour). Request no bread or carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للبيض واللحم، هل يمكن التأكد من عدم إضافة طحين؟ لو سمحت قدمه بدون خبز أو أي إضافات كربوهيدرات.
For the Baydh Wa Laham, confirm no flour is added. Please serve without bread or other carb sides.
Watch out for
Excessive onions, hidden starches/fillers in ground meat, serving with bread.
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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